Nina Ricci 2013 silk dress - documented

Runway piece from the Nina Ricci Spring 2013 collection, also worn by Jessica Biel on the red carpet. This rare collector’s dress is crafted entirely from the finest turquoise silk, delicately doubled and layered to create a fluid silhouette. The front features deconstructed silk panels, seemingly torn to reveal fine French lace over the chest – a sensual play on fragility and seduction. Strategic bands of silk float and fall to veil the body just enough, with a sculptural drape that frames the neckline and shoulders. The back is a showstopper: an open, low-cut draped back with silk straps crossing the spine, echoing the house’s signature romanticism with a bold, modern edge. Side zipper closure, asymmetric hem. A masterpiece of early 2010s Ricci under the direction of Peter Copping, blending elegance with an almost cinematic sense of drama.