Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 Black Silk Dress - 12" W designer-biba You can just see the

You can just see the mastery in the cut with that incredible back especially - there is literally yards of fabric in it and yet is falls in those beautiful soft rounded pleats with no seam work holding them in place - it naturally falls like that simply because of how it is cut

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The bodice is strapless with a banded panel that sits just under the bust and really defines the upper torso

The fabric has a a touch of patina - though I think this is more just the natural nature of the fabric

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Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 Black Silk Dress - 12" W designer-biba You can just see theThe 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.