Fall 2011 Mary Katranzou Strapless Print Dress designer-claude-montana It closes with a series

It closes with a series of metal hooks down the back

Traina himself was the nephew of Normal Norell and you can see that influence in this cape as well

Also the pearls are not yellowed - it is a trick of the lighting

A heavier beaded edge around the collar add the perfect touch

Fall 2011 Mary Katranzou Strapless Print Dress designer-claude-montana It closes with a series"I wanted to push print to the limit" said Mary Katranzou to Style. com of this collection. On the runway this print combination was shown on a similar bodice with a china (as in chinaware) inspired corseted hip peplum and the skirt was shown long and flowing. For retail production the pattern was used on the silhouette that seemed to be the hit of the show and one that would become a mainstay as we see Mary grow and develop collection after