I still can’t get over the fact that this Nieves Lavi 100% silk button up dress is BRAND NEW….. At first glance I thought this dress was vintage because of the retro pattern but no this baby is brand new and still has the tag.  Nieves Lavi is a collaboration between Sam Nieves Velez and Sharon Lavi.  Sam Nieves serves as creative director and is responsible for research and development of all collections.  Prior to this position he was head designer for DKNY Jeans and mens division.  He has done numerous freelance collaborations including pattern making for Anna Sui, costume design for the theater and made to order pieces.  Sam Nieves formal training was at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York as well as Academia Isa in Madrid Spain.  Sharon Lavi serves as art director which means she co-designs all collections for Nieves Lavi.  Sharon Lavi brings years of design, textile design, marketing and accessory design experience to the company.  Prior to this Sharon served as designer to Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang.  She was also trained at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC.  I love that these 2 creative geniuses got together and provide the world such elegant, timeless, tasteful and masterful creations.  Can’t you see these gorgeous Proenza Schouler red patent leather sculpted heels work their magic on this Nieves Lavi dress?  With these shoes and this dress a woman can do much damage and isn’t that wonderful????  A little damage – a little pain never hurt anyone…..  If there is anything on my blog that you are interested in please email me for price, additional photos and measurements, and also please just check out the Thrifters Boutique .  Follow my daily adventures on Twitter & Facebook and enjoy my YouTube videos on thrifting.  Toodles for now.  Daniel