Rare 1989 Moschino Couture "Cruise Me Baby" I Love Venice Suit designer-michaele-vollbracht The point of the collar

The point of the collar is picked up subtly in the notched cuffs

The base is a knit

The body of the piece is lined in hand dyed matching fabric and the entire dress is shockingly lightweight

Onto the black are silver fabric striped and arrows† four bands around one arm and arrows that go across the bust and hips

Rare 1989 Moschino Couture "Cruise Me Baby" I Love Venice Suit designer-michaele-vollbracht The point of the collarThat sense of humour and drama is what defined the very best pieces from Moschino. The label had the ability to provoke and challenge all while making exceptional pieces of clothing. Francis Moschino launched his label in 1983 and the 1989 "Cruise Me Collection was pivotal in taking him from a regional desinger to one that was known on the international stage. Moschino passed away in 1994 so the peices from the earlier years are especially sought