S/S 1998 DOCUMENTED VERSACE STRAPLESS DRESS IN DISTRESSED HOUNDSTOOTH PLAID

This famous dress style was the first look in Donatella Versace's first show as creative director of Versace after the tragic death of her brother, Gianni Versace. The Spring Summer 1998 show served as a memorial to her brother, and this strapless dress was a highlight, remaining an iconic Versace look to this day. Modeled by Kate Moss on the runway. The dress is strapless with a fine black and white houndstooth pattern that reads as gray. It has two rows of embroidery down the front that give the impression of distressed fabric, revealing the nude lining and perfectly following the curves of the body. It has the classic Versace built in "corset" with a side zipper, and the dress itself closes with a side zipper as well. European Size 40, would fit a US size 2/4 best though I think a 6 would also be able to fit it, see measurements below. Note this is a project dress, it has moth damage that left numerous holes (see photos). There are at least 20 holes on the front and back, on the front it blends more with the distressed look of the dress, but they are noticeable. None of my local seamstresses repair holes like this, but if you have the skills or access to other shops, this classic piece of couture history would be a beauty if repaired. Zippers and lining all in tact and functional. Measurements when laid flat: Pit to pit across approximately 16” Waist across approximately 13.5” Length from top to bottom approximately 29” Make me an offer!