LORIS AZZARO

(1933-2003) Loris Azzaro was working as a professor, but by the mid 60s he had started his fashion line in Paris. He made form-fitting and slinky evening wear, often in black, and was a favorite of actresses such as Raquel Welch and Sophia Loren. Azzaro died in 2003, but before his death he worked on modifying 35 of his designs from the 1970s. They were released in the winter of 2004. Today, the label continues under the direction of Vanessa Seward.

from a 1980s dress
Courtesy of antiquedress.com