a second piece in our shop from Haitian American designer Fabrice Simon, who rose to fame in 1980s New York with his elaborate beading and creative depictions, usually inspired by traditional Haitian culture and motifs related to Haitian spirituality. this approach to beading, a somewhat traditional design element, resulted in an entirely fresh and new look, completely true to the designer and his background. deemed wearable art at the time, his designs are so special, with so much work incorporated, and extremely unique.

black silk with black and silver beading and sequins throughout, the dress has some great features, like the way the sleeve appears to "drip" over itself, where a top layer ends in a scalloped finish and lays over a second, longer layer that extends to the wrist. the same feature happens at the waist, where the top appears to drip down over the full skirt. the mini skirt gives the dress a new and fresh feel, updating it for modern wear. the dress is made entirely of silk chiffon, except for the lining of the flouncy skirt that's made of organza to give it volume and structure.

best dated to the 1980s, before the demise of his label and his untimely passing.

very good vintage condition. a few missing beads here and there that in no way affect the wear of the dress, and don't appear at all when worn. a few minor pulls where a sequins was pulled off (last slide). ready to be worn.

100% silk. marked S, best fits US 2-4 (shown on US 2 mannequin). 

• bust: 34"
• waist: 26”
• hips: open
• shoulder: 16"
• arm: 22"
• length: 33" from middle of shoulder to bottom in front