1971- 1973 Loris Azzaro Purple Metallic Lame Crochet Knit & Silver Chain Top designer-ceil-chapman A ring of paste rhinestones

A ring of paste rhinestones are applied directly to the fabric and this turns into the centre tassel

It is really spectacular and literally transforms when worn

Reference Photos: (1) Michelle Monaghan for Rhapsody Magazine by Jane + Jane (Boondock Agency)

The fabric used to construct this little beauty is that perfect blue fine wool suiting that is just is sublime

February 1967

1971- 1973 Loris Azzaro Purple Metallic Lame Crochet Knit & Silver Chain Top designer-ceil-chapman A ring of paste rhinestonesLoris Azzaro founded his label in 1967 and quickly was dressing women like Raquel Welch, Brigette Bardot, Tina Turner, Liza Minnelli, Sophia Loren, Marisa Berenson and many, many more. Tina Turner in particular was a huge Loris Azzaro fan and ordered a ton of pieces from his atelier that she then wore onstage for numerous appearances. She made this particular style of top an instant iconic piece. In 1973 Audrey Hepburn was also spotted wearing a