This is a VERY rare statement skirt. From the mid-1990's, one owner. By Vivienne Tam from her iconic and controversial Spring 1995 collection--"The Mao Collection," a collaboration between Tam and Chinese artist Zhang Hongtu Ladies size 3 (a large on the 1-2-3 sizing scale). Silky stretchy nylon knit mesh featuring multicolored Pop Art style portraits of Chinese leader Mao Zedong features a checkerboard pattern of humorous images of Mao by Zhang Hongtu. The portraits include “Mao so Young” (pigtails and gingham dress), “Ow Mao” (bee on his nose), “Holy Mao” (clerical collar), “Psycho Mao” (dark hypnotic glasses), “Miss Mao” (smear of lipstick), “Nice day Mao” (smiling face). The checkerboard pattern was intended to reflect “Mao’s changeable character”. The skirt features an inner black lining, side invisible zip closure, as well as a lower invisible zip that can be opened for a daring side slit to suit your taste. Laid flat and unstretched, measures about 16.5” across at the waist, about 20.5” across at the hip area, and total length is 24”. Comes to you in very good condition with no holes, stains, or snags. The skirt at the waist is unstructured (waist isn't elastic) and is slightly stretched. Stored in a climate controlled closet. My home is smoke free.