Garment of the week
Tie-dyed silk & chiffon scarf dress
Neridah Haworth used more than 100 tie-dyed silk and chiffon scarfs to make this dress, and a matching coat. The outfit was nominated for a Benson & Hedges Fashion Design Award in the After Five High Fashion category in 1987.
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