S/S 2008 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Taffeta White Trim Strapless Cocktail Dress crossbody bag and a dramatic waist bow

and a dramatic waist bow detailed with faux pearls and gold-tone rings at the sides

Gold-tone chain shoulder strap attaches at the top edges

and curved paneled construction

This dark grey herringbone Dolce & Gabbana strapless mini dress from the early 1990s is constructed with a sweetheart bustier neckline

S/S 2008 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Taffeta White Trim Strapless Cocktail Dress crossbody bag and a dramatic waist bowFrom Ralph Laurens Spring Summer 2008 collection, this strapless cocktail dress is tailored in black silk taffeta with white trim at the neckline and hem. The sculpted silhouette reflects the seasons emphasis on refined eveningwear and architectural precision. Part of Ralph Laurens 40th anniversary collection, presented in Central Park, the dress was worn on the runway by Flavia de Oliveira and later featured in an editorial on Christina Ricci.