Iconic Fall 2005 John Galliano Black Silk Bias Cut Dress w Plunge Front & Lace Trimmed Cap Sleeves designer-annacat Under the panel the skirt

Under the panel the skirt open into soft folds to expand out tot he floor

side painted metal zipper and the cape closes with a hook & eye at the neck

Reference Photos: (1) Anjelica Huston in Zandra Rhodes

Halston had the fabric for these beaded and sequinned pieces hand made in India by the Naeem Khan family and they are entirely done by hand

The sleeves are cut slim and long with a gathered detail at each cuff and hidden set zippers to allow them to fit close to the wrist

Iconic Fall 2005 John Galliano Black Silk Bias Cut Dress w Plunge Front & Lace Trimmed Cap Sleeves designer-annacat Under the panel the skirtThe twin of this dress was worn by Anne in 2006 for her character's big scene where she attends the Met Gala near the end of the film. It is an iconic piece and I love it. John Galliano began his own label in 1984 and he was instantly a bit of a 'boy wonder; in fashion. He was British Fashion Council Designer of the Year in 1987, 1994 and 1995. In 1991 he made his Paris catwalk debut. In 1995 he was asked to head Givenchy and then went to Dior in