1980s Franco Moschino Black Shirt with Novelty Gold Safety Pins colourful-patchwork The upper layer of the

The upper layer of the petticoat has a lengthy tier of fine pleats revealed as the thick silk overlay of the skirt falls open at the front in a gentle curve and trimmed with lace frill and tiny pearlescent beads

There is also an internal skirt that is made from an organza that is lined in an acetate and an internal waistband to support the structure of the blouson style

She is exceptionally well made with the embellishment hand-worked together with much of the finishing and the lining

Unlabelled and most likely made by a skilled dressmaker

1980s Franco Moschino Black Shirt with Novelty Gold Safety Pins colourful-patchwork The upper layer of theThis rare, novelty black shirt was designed by founder, Franco Moschino, during the early years of his eponymous label. Moschino liked to make a statement and push ideas to their extreme often making fun of other fashion houses; this shirt is imbued with his unique and irreverent sense of humour. It almost certainly dates to the period 1986 to 1988 and we have attached an image of a dress featuring heavy safety pin embellishment from Moschino's 1988