F/W 2005 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Beaded Crossover Strap 'Taupin' Gown new Pendant tassels accent the zipper

Pendant tassels accent the zipper closures

while raw edges at the neck and arms give it a slightly undone finish

semi-sheer skirt

This piece features contrasting shimmery moiré panels at the hem and hips that add movement and dimension to the structured silhouette

and is made complete with a cut-out at the lower back and a slit at the rear hem

F/W 2005 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Beaded Crossover Strap 'Taupin' Gown new Pendant tassels accent the zipperThis Ralph Lauren Collection 'Taupin' gown from the Fall Winter 2005 collection is cut in a fitted, floor length silhouette with a flared hem. It features a halter neckline with crisscross black bugle beaded straps at the chest and an additional beaded band at the waist with a trailing self tie detail. The gown is crafted in black silk jersey and debuted on the season's runway as look 49, modeled by Michelle Alves.