90s nicole miller bamboo print silk sheath dress

90s nicole miller bamboo print silk sheath dressa 1990s nicole miller bamboo print sheath in lustrous 100% silk, made in the usa. golden bamboo stalks scatter across a black ground on the diagonal, a graphic take on the conversational novelty prints that became nicole miller's signature. miller founded her namesake label in 1982 and built its reputation through the late 1980s and 1990s on bold printed silks, motifs that turned up on everything from neckties and boxers to dresses and grew genuinely

The etched pattern is dense but balanced

qualities that continue to influence modern minimalist fashion

maximalist hand

handle drop approx 7 inches

design details like the tie neck and gently gathered shoulders echo early 20th-century blouses

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part of the artwear boom that blurred lines between souvenirs and fine art merch

relaxed cut

her work is recognized as a precursor to the artist–designer collaborations and statement accessories that define modern collectible fashion

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