Alberta Ferretti SS1993 Japanese-Inspired Silk Maxi Dress – Ivory & Brown

Size S (please refer to measurements)

A rare Alberta Ferretti dress from the Spring/Summer 1993 collection, reflecting the designer’s early fascination with Eastern-inspired silhouettes interpreted through her unmistakably romantic Italian lens. Elegant and architectural, the piece is a beautiful example of Ferretti’s refined craftsmanship during one of her most collectible early collections.

Crafted entirely from luxurious silk, the sleeveless maxi dress is tailored close through the body before falling into a long, fluid silhouette. The construction draws inspiration from traditional East Asian garments, featuring a high stand collar, an elongated front placket with delicate fabric-covered buttons, and a dramatic center-front opening that creates graceful movement while subtly revealing the contrasting underlayer beneath.

The textile is composed of contrasting panels in warm ivory and deep chocolate brown, richly decorated with ornate floral and scroll motifs inspired by traditional Asian decorative arts. Fine gold-toned borders frame each panel, emphasizing the garment’s vertical construction while elongating the silhouette and enhancing its architectural elegance.

The fitted bodice highlights the waist before extending into a sweeping floor-length shape, balancing structure with the effortless fluidity that became one of Alberta Ferretti’s signatures. Sophisticated yet striking, the dress beautifully combines romantic Italian tailoring with Eastern-inspired design references, resulting in a timeless archival piece.

A rare runway-era garment from one of Alberta Ferretti’s earliest and most sought-after collections.

Measurements – laid flat:
To be provided

Composition:
100% Silk

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