ALBERTO BINI 1990 leather mini dress with gold tone Lion NEW with tag
By Alberto
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This vintage dress from Alberto Bini is coming directly from the 90s, and it's also a beautiful ode
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Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.
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