Melody Sabatasso is a respected designer known for her work with old Levi's. She dressed countless celebrities in the 1970s, including Cher, Elvis, and Lauren Bacall just to name a few. She is renowned for her work with denim, leather and suede, which is the main material in this beautiful skirt set adorned with lashes of fringing and hand embellished with studs and rhinestones. 

Top

• Capelet waistcoat top 
• High neck which can be folded down 
• Exaggerated padded shoulders with short puff sleeves 
• Font and back trimmed yoke 
  
• Five button front snap closure 
• Back double snap closure vest strap
• V-hem line 
  

Skirt

• Wrap skirt 
• Wide waistband
• Five snap button front closure 
  
• Knee-length skirt
• Asymmetrical hem   
  
  

• Fringe trim with hand embellished studs and prong set rhinestones 
  
• Watermelon red, gold
  
• Unlined
• No fabric content listed, suede 
• Love, Melody label, Made in San Anselmo, CA
• Good vintage condition - various marks & wear to the suede
  Top - shoulders at front show light wear, marks on shoulders at back and center back yoke (photo 10), marks and wear to inside particularly to armpits (photo 11)
  Skirt - lost studs on waistband (photo 12) small mark center right, light wear above the hem at back, small mark in center, marks and wear inside (photo 13)
• Estimated size: S / 2-4

Measurements
Top: 
Bust (Underarm to Underarm): 34" 
Waist: 30“
Length (Centre Back): 20.5"
Arm Opening: 15"

Measurements
Waist: 27“
Hip: 36“
Length (Centre Back to Hem): 20“
Length (Centre Back to Fringe End): 30"
Sweep: 45“