Spring 2001 Balmain by Oscar de la Renta Silk Floral Jacket, Skirt & Bandeau Dress Set Covered in Iridescent Sequins designer-biba The jacket slips over that

The jacket slips over that and has light shoulder pads for a touch of structure and the sleeves are long

Front panels across over each other and then the back has a pretty dip that leaves the upper back bare and exposed

The Fall collection was entitled 'The Overlook'

unusual gown in rustling silk taffeta from Ceil Chapman

The cut of the dress is very simple and represents the time perfectly - a high neck tops a skinny sleeved shift that flares out in a saucy way as it reaches the hem - done deliberately so all the focus is on the legs

Spring 2001 Balmain by Oscar de la Renta Silk Floral Jacket, Skirt & Bandeau Dress Set Covered in Iridescent Sequins designer-biba The jacket slips over thatThis set is from the Spring 2000 Balmain collection. It was made under the creative direction of Oscar de la Renta. The Spring 2001 show featured Spanish and Russian influences and you can see the impact of Oscar in the beautiful floral print that covers this set. This is the full set that includes the jacket, a long full length skirt and a little bandeau style top. All three pieces are made from a silk that has a floral pattern scattered over the