1991 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Ivory Silk Belted Sash Tiered Babydoll Mini Dress

We’re thrilled to offer this ethereal Dolce & Gabbana ivory semi-sheer silk babydoll mini dress dating back to their 1991 spring/summer collection. Founded by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, the house of Dolce & Gabbana rose to prominence in the late 1980s for redefining Italian sensuality. Their early collections balanced softness with strength, helping shape the visual language of 1990s fashion and leaving a lasting imprint on both runway and editorial styling. This exquisite dress is not only a documented runway piece modeled by supermodel Yasmin Le Bon, but was also famously worn by Claudia Schiffer in an editorial for Vogue Italia, June 1991. Such dual runway-to-editorial provenance firmly places this design among the most collectible works of the era.

Rendered in a weightless ivory semi-sheer silk chiffon, the dress is defined by its soft, scooped neckline and gently shaped babydoll bodice, secured with four petite buttons running down the front. The true standout of the design is the tiered handkerchief skirt—layers of finely cut chiffon cascading in soft, airy waves that create beautiful volume, depth, and motion. Each tier is finished with subtle rolled hems, enhancing the skirt’s romantic fluidity and giving the dress its unmistakable lightness. A matching silk chiffon sash belt wraps and ties at the waist, allowing you to adjust the fit to your liking. The sheerness offers remarkable styling versatility—you can wear it over hot pants for a playful fashion-forward look, or style it with a mini skirt underneath, as seen on the runway.

Early 1990s Dolce & Gabbana pieces like this are increasingly sought after, and opportunities to acquire examples from this formative period are scarce. Perfect for a modern bride seeking something romantic and unconventional, a sun-drenched destination event, or your own editorial shoot. 

This stunning 1991 s/s Dolce & Gabbana runway dress is in beautiful condition with no rips, holes or stains. Closes with original front buttons. Highly wearable and an investment piece that will continue to increase in value.