1980s Bow Print Odicini Couture Red Wrap Dress designer-todd-oldham The "shorts" are cut with

The "shorts" are cut with swingy overlay panels that slightly overlap so it looks like a sexy little dress - very forward for this time period

It closes with a side set painted zipper

If I had to bet I would guess that this dress was specifically asked to be constructed as a more modern version of his 1959 "Theatre Dress" photoed for Vogue (pictured)

The belt even has its original gold toned fringed cap at each end

Great condition inside and out

1980s Bow Print Odicini Couture Red Wrap Dress designer-todd-oldham The "shorts" are cut withThe Odicini Couture label by Andre Odicini is one of those labels that is just starting to come into its own in the vintage world and I have a feeling that pieces by him will only increase in value as more time passes. With the current wave of nostalgia turning back to the drama of the eighties pieces like this are a great value and feel fresh once again for the fashion forward girl now. Made of a beautiful silk with a ribbed effect giving it texture,