80’s Black And White Silk Dress With Blue Irises By Michael Novarese cattle skull slit at left side hem

slit at left side hem - about 18"

hidden back zip closure and fabric tie-back waist

now defunct) department store- Henri Bendel

the other is 1 3/8" long

-below the knee to mid calf or maxi on a tween

80’s Black And White Silk Dress With Blue Irises By Michael Novarese cattle skull slit at left side hemRare black and white shift style dress from Michael Novarese features gorgeous bishop's sleeves and a dropped waist with pleated skirt. The sleeves are pleated at the shoulder, which creates the beautiful fullness at the wrists. This dress also has a faux double breasted front, shirt style cuffs, and shoulder pads. Fully lined in white silk. We are dating it to the mid 1980s. No size label is present, but we are estimating this dress to be a possible