F/W 1997 Luca Luca Runway Black White Textured Print Silk Mini Dress handbag releasing plumes of ostrich feathers

releasing plumes of ostrich feathers for dramatic effect

A similar design debuted on the season's runway

An exquisite example of mid-century Parisian couture

The same floral pattern was also used on a pair of pants

modeled  by Karolina Kurkova and captured by Raymond Meier

F/W 1997 Luca Luca Runway Black White Textured Print Silk Mini Dress handbag releasing plumes of ostrich feathersThis Luca Luca dress from the Fall Winter 1997 collection is cut in a fitted sleeveless mini silhouette. It features a high, clean neckline with contoured seam construction through the body. The silk fabric is finished in raised velvet and satin in a black and white abstract pattern. A version of this piece appeared on the season's runway.