• Woven top
• Graphic print and piped trim throughout, pintucked creases at front and back, tonal top stitching, panel seaming
• Exposed back zipper with hook and eye closure, fully lined in silk
• 32 inches in circumference at bust; 23½ inches from shoulder to hemline; Measurements were taken from a size 40
• Model's height is 5 feet 10 inches; bust 34 inches; waist 24 inches; hips 34 inches
• Dry clean only

Brand: Narciso Rodriguez

Material: 63% polyester, 30% cotton, and 7% silk shell. 100% silk lining

Origin: Italy

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Has fashion designer Narcisco Rodriguez enjoyed the ultimate career? Let’s see. Awarded the CFDA’s prestigious “Womenswear Designer of the Year Award”? Check — and not once but twice, in consecutive years, making him the first American to achieve such an honor. Dressing the most fashionable women in the world? Check: Rodriguez, after all, was the designer who outfitted First Lady Michelle Obama for her historic election night appearance in 2008. Working with icons? Yep: years ago, he worked at Anne Klein under Donna Karan. Operated his own label? Of course: Rodriguez launched his first eponymous collection in 1997, and has since become known worldwide for his minimalist, architectural ready-to-wear clothing for women. In addition to his softly sexy fine apparel, Rodriguez designs luxurious shoes, handbags and accessories as well as a line of perfumes (For Her and Essence for women, For Him for men).