1980s Carolyne Roehm Black Silk Gown designer-nina-ricci The bust line is a

The bust line is a study in deliberate sculptural draping with a built in under bust that lifts and shapes and then fabric draping over it from the shoulders

Very light and fluid

It has its original tie belt that is also in excellent condition

The skirt is lined in a high grade silk

The bodice is cut like a proper fifties dress should be with rounded shoulder and gussets under each arm

1980s Carolyne Roehm Black Silk Gown designer-nina-ricci The bust line is aCarolyne Roehm worked at Oscar de la Renta and you can see that influence in this gown. This is a label you don't see often she only had her company from 1985 to 1991 so when we find one we are pretty excited. This is a great example of her work and it is well made and has that sort of timeless chic that she put into her work. It is cut with a soft, romantic feel. The top portion is black chiffon and gathered in curved drapes at the front and back.