{"product_id":"dolce-gabbana-1999-runway-floral-applique-sheer-silk-layered-dress-set","title":"Dolce \u0026 Gabbana 1999 Runway Floral Appliqué Sheer Silk Layered Dress Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDolce \u0026amp; Gabbana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional vintage condition with minimal signs of age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilk Slip Dress\u003cbr\u003eSheer Mesh Overlay\u003cbr\u003eThree-Dimensional Floral Appliqué\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack \/ Crimson Red \/ Multicolour Floral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIT 44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silk slip fits approximately one size smaller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDolce \u0026amp; Gabbana 1999 Runway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e two-piece dress set, representing one of the house’s most romantic and collectible archive collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable ensemble consists of a luxurious crimson silk satin slip dress layered beneath an ethereal black sheer mesh overdress, lavishly embellished with dozens of individually applied three-dimensional floral appliqués. Floating blossoms in soft ivory, blush pink, fuchsia and lavender appear to bloom organically across the silhouette, creating a striking illusion of flowers suspended in mid-air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe transparency of the mesh overlay contrasts beautifully with the rich satin slip beneath, embodying the sensual femininity that defined Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana’s late-1990s runway collections. The sculptural floral embroidery transforms the garment into a true couture-like statement, showcasing the house’s exceptional craftsmanship during one of its most celebrated creative periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign highlights include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1999 Runway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Original two-piece construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Crimson silk satin slip dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Sheer black mesh overlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Hand-applied three-dimensional floral appliqués\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Romantic illusion neckline and back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Elegant layered silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Made in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in extremely limited quantities, runway examples from this collection rarely surface on the secondary market. Complete sets retaining both the original silk underdress and embroidered mesh overlay have become exceptionally difficult to source, making this a true collector’s archive piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Both the silk slip dress and mesh overlay remain beautifully preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Three-dimensional floral appliqués are intact with vibrant colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mesh remains clean without noticeable structural flaws.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Satin maintains a rich lustre with minimal signs of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkably well-preserved example of one of Dolce \u0026amp; Gabbana’s most collectible late-1990s runway designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk Slip Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: IT 44 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(fits approximately one size smaller)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 76 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 98 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMesh Overlay Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBust: 92 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: 80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 106 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888;\"\u003ePlease note: Item conditions are graded based on the \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/pages\/novaware-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOVAWARE Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVAWARE","offers":[{"title":"44","offer_id":55591413023096,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/72A31379-C834-4C7C-ACC9-40A1EEE5CC2A.png?v=1783698303","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/products\/dolce-gabbana-1999-runway-floral-applique-sheer-silk-layered-dress-set","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}