RUNWAY Blumarine FW 2008 Silk Mermaid Dress In Blue (IT 42 / M)DETAILS: Ethereal Blumarine dress from the 2008 F W runway collection, made of 100% silk, worn by the Brazilian top model Isabeli Fontana. This gorgeous piece is made of a silky pleated fabric in aquamarine blue and adorned with golden sequin detailing that bring to mind fairy tale mermaids. An absolute gem for a vintage lover! WHY THE ICON? This particular dress was presented during the 2008 Fall Winter Blumarine runway by the Brazilian top model

In the 90s she designed the most iconic Blumarine pieces that are now the brand's classics and are frequently recreated

Minimally see-through

This exact print was shown on the 2004 Spring / Summer runway while the founder Roberto Cavalli was still designing for the brand and during the brand's most iconic years

The decorative bow gives a touch of romanticism to a femme-fatale look

Outer: 58% Acetate and 42% Silk

Measurements: approx

shoot by the iconic Tim Walker and published in Vogue Italia in February 2000 (see photos)

The flowers are made of fabric petals which tend to bend into different directions but can be managed with a steamer

it's preserved beautifully

Small discolorations but not visible while wearing

timeless and fun - it just has it all

handmade in Italy