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