• A skirt and top set similar to this one walked the Spring 2000 Giorgio Armani runway and versions were seen in Looks 114 and 115.
• It was made under the creative direction of Giorgio Armani.
• Similar pieces were used in the ad campaign that season as well. I love that we have both runway reference and ad campaign photos. You can see how spectacular these are once it is on the body.
• My client told me that these beaded halters only had 4-5 pieces produced per size per market. So there are very few of them out there.
• The top is suspended by two tiny silk straps in a matching pink that curved up and over each shoulder. The front and back have a slight scoop.
• I love that the structure of the top is soft and easy so that it glides over you. Subtle seaming shapes it around you to highlight your curves, but it is not meant to fit super tight, rather it glides over you.
• The top is made out of a dusty deep pastel pink silk that is extensively hand beaded. Inside there is a layer of silk chiffon. On the runway these were shown unlined but were produced with the added silk chiffon lining.
• The way the iridescent tiny pink tinged beads and sequins are applied is fantastic. They are done in handset rows and laid out to cover the entire top.
• The skirt is made out of a feather light printed silk chiffon and has an easy silhouette. 
• The waist has a small band in the same silk and then it skims out over the hips and flares out as it reaches its hem. The cut is meant to be more loose and easy. A slit runs up one side for a little added extra leg to show.
• The play between the pattern of the skirt and the luxuriousness of the bead-work on the top is fantastic.
• As with many of Armani pieces, the cuts are simple and require a body to truly bring them to life. I love that the two pieces allow you to mix a match with things that you already own. Our entire trio of vintage being shared today is from Armani and all of these pieces could be mixed and matched.
• Both pieces are fully lined in a nude silk chiffon. The top slips over the head and has a side set zipper closure. The skirt closes with a back hidden set zipper. Both pieces appear to have been worn very little if at all.
• Neither of the pieces have a size tag present so please go by the measurements listed below.
• Excellent condition

Top
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bottom seam: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 17.5" from top of shoulder to hem

Skirt
Waist: 15-15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 37" from waist to hem and the split is 17" from the hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD5528

Reference Photos: (1-4) Spring 2000 Giorgio Armani, Look 114 & 115.  /  (5) Spring 2000 Giorgio Armani Ad Campaign photographed by Ellen Von Unwerth.

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• The twin of the bodysuit top walked the Fall 1999 Giorgio Armani runway. This is paired with a pink skirt from the same collection that was not presented on the runway.
• It was made under the creative direction of Giorgio Armani.
• Even with a different skirt you can see how spectacular these are once it is on the body from the runway reference photos.
• My client told me that these beaded pieces only had 4-5 pieces produced per size per market. So there are very few of them out there.
• The top is a full body suit made out of a black stretch mesh net that has that gorgeous floral pattern beaded onto it that is highlighted with sequins.
• I love that the structure of the top is soft so that it glides over you. It is very easy to wear and I love is touch of transparency through the netting. The netting has two layers it has a bit of extra coverage but there is definitely some transparency through the net between the flowers.
• The net is very light in weight and you can see how it tucks beautifully into the skirt without adding bulk once something is layered over it.
• The flowers have been applied by hand and are a fantastic combination of of beads and sequins. They made so that they sit slightly up and off the mash and the centres of the flowers have a little 3D dangling centres. The final effect is fantastic. They are scattered over the bodysuit and the intensity of the deep pink and blues are fantastic against the black.
• The skirt has a defined waist and then it curves out and over the hips to the floor, widening out to be very full as it nears its hem.
• The skirt is made out of a deep pink silk that has a touch of iridescent finish to it. It is a better pink than how it photoed here. It has just enough weight to hold its shape but is still light and easy to wear.
• I love that there are pockets hidden along each hip.
• The play between the pattern and texture of the body seat paired with the vibrant solid colour of the skirt is fantastic.
• As with many of Armani pieces, the cuts are simple and require a body to truly bring them to life. I love that the two pieces allow you to mix a match with things that you already own. Our entire trio of vintage being shared today is from Armani and all of these pieces could be mixed and matched.
• The top is made of 2 layers of black stretch net and the skirt is lined in a pink silk. The top slips on and hooks to close at the inseam. The skirt closes with a series of snaps at the waist. Pockets on each hip. The bodysuit has lots of stretch and I've put the comfortable range below. Both pieces appear to have been worn very little at all.
• Neither of the pieces have a size tag present so please go by the measurements listed below.
• Excellent condition

Top
Bust: 17-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 16-20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 27" from top of shoulder to inseam and can stretch to 32"

Skirt
Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Total length: 39.5" from waist to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD5529

Reference Photos/Video: Fall 1999 Giorgio Armani.

All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.

• A skirt and top set similar to this one walked the Spring 2000 Giorgio Armani runway and were seen in Looks 120 and 121.
• It was made under the creative direction of Giorgio Armani.
• I love that you can see how spectacular these are once it is on the body from the runway reference photos.
• The skirt has the custom order tag inside it that lets us know that it was a piece that only had one single piece produced per size per market. So there are very few of them out there. This piece could be considered Demi-Couture. It is a very rare and early runway piece by Armani.
• The top is made from a feather light silk chiffon. It has a high collar that wraps around the neck and then the openings for the arms angle down from there.
  
• I love that the structure of the top is soft so that it glides over you in a very loose and easy manner. It is very easy to wear because it is full and open all the way to the hem.
• It is just long enough that it could potentially be worn as a micro mini if you dare.
• The printed silk chiffon that it is made out of is vibrant and beautiful. The lightness of the silk is what allows you to tuck it so beautifully into the skirt without adding bulk.
• The skirt has a piped silk band to define the waist and then it curves out and over the hips to the floor. It stays fairly straight to the floor widening out just a touch. 
• You can tell the level of craft that was put into this skirt. There are hand finishes throughout and it is a little work of art.
• Iridescent beads and sequins have been hand applied in horizontal rows that match and highlight the underlying changing colour of the pattern on the skirt.
• The final effect is fantastic. It is a joy to see this level of hand work and such a fine piece. As good as it looks in the photos, it is better in person.
• The base of the skirt is made out of a hand dyed silk and that form the colours behind the embellishment
• It has an easy silhouette and there is a high slit that runs up one side to add an unexpected flash of leg.is a high slit that runs up one side to add an unexpected flash of leg. 
• The play between the patterns and the luxuriousness of the hand done bead-work on the skirt is fantastic.
• As with many of Armani pieces, the cuts are simple and require a body to truly bring them to life. I love that the two pieces allow you to mix a match with things that you already own. Our entire trio of vintage being shared today is from Armani and all of these pieces could be mixed and matched.
• The top is fully lined in a nude silk chiffon and the skirt is lined in a hand set black silk chiffon. The top slips over the head with a button at the back of the neck and is very loose and easy through the body. The skirt closes with a button at the waist and a side set zipper below that. I see perhaps a couple missing beads here and there on the skirt but it is very minor and mentioned for accuracy. Both pieces otherwise appear to have been worn very little at all.
• Both pieces are tagged a vintage Armani 40
• Excellent condition
  

Top
Neck: 17" around
Bust: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist-bottom: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 30.5" from neck to hem

Skirt
Waist: 12" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 40.5" from waist to hem and the slit is 24" from the hem up

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD5530

Reference Photos: Spring 2000 Giorgio Armani, Look 120 & 121.

All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.