A Loris Azzaro Dreamgirl

Meet the Loris Azzaro top of any vintage lover’s dreams: a pink confection of metallic crochet, painted chains, faceted beads, and faux pearls. in short, it’s the ultimate 70s collector’s piece.

I’ve lusted after this since I stumbled upon an old black and white snapshot of Tina Turner laughing joyously, then again when Nelly Furtado (remember her?!) wore one in her music video for the ever-iconic “Promiscuous.” When I saw Doris Raymond, owner and curator of The Way We Wore, unveil one on L.A. Frock Stars, I knew I had to hunt one down.

Years later, this near-mint condition unicorn is in my hands (it’s a rare find, given the delicate nature of a top meant to be danced in): tags intact, minimal pulls, and in its original storage bag. This Loris Azzaro is every bit Pigalle showgirl, Beyoncé circa “Naughty Girl,” and 2000s music video vixen fantasy—which is very on-brand with all the things I secretly, and not-so-secretly, love. Tell me this isn’t magical.

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xx

(P.S.: Can you tell just how much I love clothes?! I could squeal with joy.)