Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 Black Silk Dress - 12" W designer-oscar-de-la-renta This top still has all

This top still has all of its original tags and sold for an incredible $3990 usd in the early to mid-2000s

There is one small repaired area on the inside lining near the collar

It is really is a thing of beauty - it is made of three distinct fabrics - an inky black cotton velvet for the main body and then the skirt has applique of a black silk satin with silk cor applique over that

The purple is then picked up by the more modern wool jersey that makes up the sleeves and the bottom hem of the coat

it is a marvel of construction

Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 Black Silk Dress - 12" W designer-oscar-de-la-renta This top still has allThe Shrimpton Couture Archivess This spectacular dress has a very old Hollywood feel to it and hugs the body just past the hips. It is cupped and has tiny straps. The silk is all gathered and ruched through the body. The skirt is multiple layers of silk netting that flare out tremendously around you.