Incredible Fall 1998 Guy Laroche by Alber Elbaz Runway Black Jersey Reissue of the Mireille Darc Backless Dress designer-vetements The top of the bodice

The top of the bodice is curved and it crosses over itself at the front

Each cuff closes with fabric covered buttons - the buttonholes are properly finished

It falls in a cascade of fabric that widens out gently as it nears the floor

This set is a wonderful example of the kind of work he was doing during this time period

Incredible Fall 1998 Guy Laroche by Alber Elbaz Runway Black Jersey Reissue of the Mireille Darc Backless Dress designer-vetements The top of the bodiceThe twin of the dress walked the runway for the Fall 1998 Guy Laroche collection It was made under the creative direction of Alber Elbaz. Alber was at Laroche from 1996 to 1998. The final collection that he designed was the Spring 1999 show and then he moved to YSL Rive Gauche directly after. This dress is an obvious take reissue on the famous 1972 Laroche designed by Guy and worn by Mireille Darc in the film 'The Tall Blond Man With One Black Shoe'.