Early 1980s Roland Klein Glossy Black Strapless Sequin Dress designer-john-galliano Skirt: 32" from dropped waist

Skirt: 32" from dropped waist to hem

The skirt cascades to the floor from there with a ruffled hem to finish

What is incredible is that both cuffs and the collar are constructed so that they can be removed and all the snaps to do so are hidden

Bodice: 17" from neck to waist

Early 1980s Roland Klein Glossy Black Strapless Sequin Dress designer-john-galliano Skirt: 32" from dropped waistRoland Klein studied in Paris at the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture before joining Dior in 1960 under Yves Saint Laurent. In 1962 he left Dior to work as an assistant to Karl Lagerfeld at Jean Patou. He then did a stint at Marcel Fenez, eventually becoming the managing director. It wasn't until 1979 that he launched his own label where he was known for designing for Diana, Princess of Wales. His work is built on that solid