Chado Ralph Rucci Cotton Silk Sculpted Pencil Skirt — Size 12 | Archive

Circa 2000s Chado Ralph Rucci black cotton-silk pencil skirt, distinguished by Rucci’s construction-driven approach to design. Sculpted curved seams sweep from the waist through the hip, framing angled pockets and continuing into the skirt’s architectural paneling. Visible stitchwork emphasizes the pattern cutting rather than concealing it, while twin hem vents complete the tailored silhouette.

Crafted in a substantial 77% cotton / 23% silk blend with a subtle textured sheen.

Size: 12

Waist: 33"

Hip: 41"

Length: 23¼"

Condition: Excellent vintage condition.

For the Curator’s Note, I'd lean into what makes this particular one special:

Curator’s Note: Ralph Rucci has long treated construction as ornament, and this skirt is a beautiful example. What initially reads as a minimalist black pencil skirt reveals extraordinary pattern work up close—the sweeping hip seams, precise visible stitching and integrated pockets create the decoration. An understated but unmistakably design-driven piece of American fashion.