1990s Ann Demeulemeester Silk Velvet Long Line Jacket size_8_wedding This eye-catching necklace features Gripoix

This eye-catching necklace features Gripoix hand-poured glass cabochons

Derived from the French word for hook

The key feature however is undoubtedly the magnificently structured mermaid style fishtail hem

The princess length 3/4 sleeves are styled to showcase exquisite heirloom jewellery and long satin evening gloves

The neckline has an opening that is fastened with a snap closure

1990s Ann Demeulemeester Silk Velvet Long Line Jacket size_8_wedding This eye-catching necklace features GripoixAnn Demeulemeester graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp in 1981. In 1986, Demeulemeester and six fellow Belgian graduates including Dries Van Noten showcased their collections in London. This group went on to be known as the Antwerp Six, known in fashion circles for their deconstructivist tailoring and avant garde aesthetics; their work is highly collectable from this period. This early 1990s soft silk velvet jacket hints at the