DOLCE & GABBANA S/S 1993 Runway Documented Black Button Appliquéd Cropped Vest

The striking button embellished vest you see here is a wonderful example of this collection’s 1970s vibes. Its twin walked the runway as Look 61 from 78. I am delighted to have found documentation of it with several runway pictures (see the photos after the label shot).

The eye-catching and rare Spring 1993 runway documented Dolce & Gabbana vest features a cropped open front design and is crafted from densely woven black cotton. It is sumptuously hand-decorated with circa 200 buttons in various sizes, colours and styles at the front and finished off with a gold ribbon trim along the edges.

Sleeveless, slightly longer at the front, it slips on with no closure. The vest has a good weight to it but once on it balances itself out. It is labelled “Dolce & Gabbana Made in Italy“ and tagged an Italian vintage size 42. Runs smaller and will fit best to sizes XS and S.

This treasure, like several others that will be listed gradually, comes direct from a German socialite and fashion collector, so has not been on the market prior to this.

Excellent vintage condition. Appears unworn.

Shoulders: 36 cm – 14.2″
Bust: 86 cm – 33.9″ (flat across the back)
Length: 38 cm – 15″ (front) / 36 cm – 14.2″ (back)

Bust measurement is taken laid flat across from side seam to side seam and then DOUBLED.

Approximate Modern Size: up to S

Reference Photos: Dolce & Gabbana Spring 1993 Runway Show