A/W 2013 Oscar De La Renta Runway Sculptural Purple Silk Dress designer-ossie-clark Its semi-sheerness allows for a

Its semi-sheerness allows for a multitude of styling and the possibilities for how you wear it are endless

Unlined and wraps to close with the original tie belt holding the dress in place

The color is slightly more vibrant in person but the overall effect is soft and romantic - almost dreamy

Fully lined in a fine grade black silk that is hand set

The clear sequins give it an overall glow and shimmer but without being overtly flashy

A/W 2013 Oscar De La Renta Runway Sculptural Purple Silk Dress designer-ossie-clark Its semi-sheerness allows for aThis is an interesting dress for several reasons. 2013 marked Oscar's 50th year and of course, we know that we lost him in 2014 making this one of his final collections. It is also the only collection that he had John Galliano come in to work with him on as Galliano made his way back into the fashion world. At the time rumours were swirling that Galliano was being tested to take over the house but that of course did not transpire and thought it was