S/S 1984 Bill Blass Runway Navy Blue Backless Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace Mini Dress stylist This Gianni Versace skirt from

This Gianni Versace skirt from the early 2000s

This documented piece appeared on the Spring/Summer 2001 runway

The fitted silhouette is finished with dramatic marabou ostrich feather cuffs at the wrists

The design debuted on the season's runway as part of look 9

S/S 1984 Bill Blass Runway Navy Blue Backless Multi-Strand Pearl Necklace Mini Dress stylist This Gianni Versace skirt fromThis navy blue Bill Blass dress from the Spring Summer 1984 collection is cut in a tailored knee length silhouette. It features cap sleeves, small shoulder pads, a deep open back, and a multi strand faux pearl necklace. The entire necklace embellishment snaps into place under two beaded brooches at either shoulder blade, making it easy to remove for cleaning. A variation of this design was modeled on the runway by Joan Severance.