1980s Adolfo Black Embroidered Piano Shawl Dress Evening_Jacket the embroidered florals are finished

the embroidered florals are finished with aqua blue rhinestones and tiny pearls to the front

The coat is tailored to an enveloping

The jacket features a classic pointed collar and light shoulder padding

The suit is incredibly well designed and manufactured

where the colour in the suede is more burnished but its minor and doesn't 'shout out' when the garment is being worn

1980s Adolfo Black Embroidered Piano Shawl Dress Evening_Jacket the embroidered florals are finishedA 1980s or early 1990s dress by Adolfo, a Cuban born fashion designer who made exceptional clothes which retailed in the best of the best US department stores. Piano shawls were popularised in the early 20th century and influenced by Orientalism and Jazz Age fashion. This dress is made from one of these original period shawls from the late 1920s and is a great example of early textile recycling. Adolfo also loved to work with antique patchwork