Gorgeous 2012 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz 10th Anniversary Strapless Dress w Side Train designer-gucci with a simple button at

with a simple button at the neck

I have this same dress in a brown version that is also currently available in the shop

I love the use of pink and gold lame thread through the fabric - it adds a beautiful richness to the design and also serves to highlight the cut

The 2008 collection catapulted Valli to fame and this was one of the cornerstone pieces that was featured everywhere

It closes with a back zipper and the inner stay closes with hook and eye

Gorgeous 2012 Lanvin by Alber Elbaz 10th Anniversary Strapless Dress w Side Train designer-gucci with a simple button atThis is a piece done and shown for the special party and fashion show done in 2012 to celebrate Albers 10th anniversary with the company that year. Its twin in red was worn on several red carpets and I love that this lets you see just how spectacular it is on the body. The dress is gorgeous and I love the shot of the soft taupe colour against that deep charcoal black. The dress is made from a fine silk shantung and this fabric choice holds the