Alaïa, Three Piece Ensemble & Book

This ensemble was owned by author, fashion editor, and model Bettina Ballard. Photo of Bettina wearing this ensemble published in Vogue Allemagne, 1996; as well as in Bettina: Memoire de la Mode by Guy Schoeller, 1998, pg. 73.

THE FIRST
Cropped cardigan jacket in black knitted viscose raffia. Collarless, round neckline. Full-length raglan sleeves. Button closures at front. Unlined, slightly sheer.

Label: Alaïa
Size Label: Unsized
Date: 1996
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15“
Chest: 38“
Waist: 31“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 15.5“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30“

THE SECOND
Cropped cardigan shirt in black knitted viscose raffia. Collarless, round neckline. Raglan cap sleeves. Button closures at front. Unlined, slightly sheer.

Label: Alaïa
Size Label: Unsized
Date: 1996
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 15“
Chest: 38“
Waist: 31“
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 16“
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 13“

THE THIRD
Full-length paneled circle skirt in black knitted viscose raffia. Features shaped & lightly boned waist section. Invisible zipper closure at back. Unlined, slightly sheer.

Label: Alaïa
Size Label: Unsized
Date: 1996
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Waist: 30“
Hips: 52“
Length (side waist band to hem): 43“

THE FOURTH
Schoeller, Guy. Bettina, Thames and Hudson, Ltd., 1998. Hardcover with slip jacket.
ISBN: 0-500-01894-4

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Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is excellent. Minor discoloration to label tag.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is excellent. Minor discoloration to label tag.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good. Slight rippling to upper edge of waistband.

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