F/W 2005 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Beaded Crossover Strap 'Taupin' Gown new Presenting a sheer brown blouse

Presenting a sheer brown blouse designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1997 collection

sleek style

Pendant tassels accent the zipper closures

semi-sheer skirt

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

F/W 2005 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Beaded Crossover Strap 'Taupin' Gown new Presenting a sheer brown blouseThis 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.