{"product_id":"roberto-cavalli-fall-1999-iris-print-silk-ensemble","title":"Roberto Cavalli Fall 1999 Iris Print Silk Ensemble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking Roberto Cavalli Fall\/Winter 1999 ensemble in the designer’s signature sensual, nature-inspired language, featuring an extraordinary photographic iris print in deep violet, lavender, blue, olive and black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe look consists of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebias-cut crepe chiffon blouse and matching satin skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, both crafted from 100% silk. Together, they recreate the silhouette and visual language of the iris-print dresses from the same collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blouse is particularly beautiful: its fluid, sheer silk chiffon is cut on the bias for a naturally body-skimming fit, with softly flared sleeves and a delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eruffled trim framing the open keyhole neckline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The front is finished with a distinctive gold-tone cord fastening, adding one of Cavalli’s characteristic touches of sensual ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matching skirt is cut in luminous silk satin, with an elongated, fluid silhouette and an asymmetric hem that allows the dramatic iris motif to unfold across the body. A small gold-tone dangling charm at the waist adds a subtle finishing detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print itself is spectacular — oversized, painterly iris blooms emerging from an atmospheric black and olive ground, with flashes of violet, lilac, icy blue and warm orange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ensemble is strongly reminiscent of the iconic Cavalli aesthetic of the late 1990s: sensual, fluid, unapologetically glamorous and unmistakably of its era, yet remarkably current today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact iris-print family was part of Cavalli’s Fall\/Winter 1999 runway collection.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe archival reference photograph shown alongside the piece features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrie-Anne Moss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, best known as Trinity in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, at the 2000 MTV Movie Awards. Contemporary records confirm Moss attended the June 3, 2000 ceremony and was nominated for Breakthrough Female Performance for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Roberto Cavalli\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fall\/Winter 1999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Iris \/ floral photographic print\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlouse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% silk crepe chiffon, bias cut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSkirt:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% silk satin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlouse size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e IT M\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSkirt size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e IT S\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRecommended fit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS 2–6 \/ S–M\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bias-cut silk and softly elasticated waist allow the pieces to accommodate several sizes comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlared sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuffled keyhole neckline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-tone cord fastening and dangling hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly beautiful example of late-1990s Roberto Cavalli — and the kind of complete, highly recognizable look that has become increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QV Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55131918795094,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/2422\/2526\/files\/00025569-BF15-495E-A4E5-FE04FCA1E674.png?v=1788020687","url":"https:\/\/qvarchive.com\/products\/roberto-cavalli-fall-1999-iris-print-silk-ensemble","provider":"QV Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}