Fall 1994 Karl Lagerfeld Runway Deep Red Cut Velvet Bias Cut Dress w Angled Hem Demi-Couture I styled it over a

I styled it over a very light crinoline so you could get an idea of the fullness

Unlined - the inner dress serves as its own lining

Using cord for the belt is a classic quirky Marni touch that gives it a nod to a nautical theme too

Photo by Lord Snowdon

The skirt falls in a draped column and there is no seam at the waist so the line remains long and beautiful

Fall 1994 Karl Lagerfeld Runway Deep Red Cut Velvet Bias Cut Dress w Angled Hem Demi-Couture I styled it over aThis spectacular dress is the twin of the dress that was worn by Linda Evangelista for the Fall 1994 Karl Lagerfeld runway show. It also has the added provenance of being photoed for British Vogue that November. The dress is from Karl Lagerfeld's own label. He launched his self named label in 1984 and this dress is from 1991 making it a fairly early example of the work he was doing for his own label. Pieces from his personal label were far edgier then