Fall 2008 Runway Jean Paul Gaultier Lace and Velvet Dress Vintage_Ball_Gown At the back the dress

At the back the dress is secured with a hidden zip and adorned with three pretty bows in stiff tonal lambswool - a playful detail typical of this beloved brand

this piece is of exceptional quality and will complement a wide range of looks

The neckline is a shallow

The chiffon overlay is exquisitely tailored to showcase a sleeveless hourglass silhouette

Fall 2008 Runway Jean Paul Gaultier Lace and Velvet Dress Vintage_Ball_Gown At the back the dressThis rare Jean Paul Gaultier gown appeared on the Fall 2008 runway as part of a theatrical, multi layered look typical of the maverick designer. Reminiscent of 1930s designs, the dress is topped with a layer of inky black lace; the peekaboo lining showcases the brands iconic tribal tattoo print featuring Tibetan tigers and dragons surrounded by swirling plumes of smoke, this recognisable pattern was first introduced by the designer in 1996. Gaultiers