F/W 2005 Ralph Lauren Runway 'Ava' Pleated Black Tulle Trumpet Flared Gown

F/W 2005 Ralph Lauren Runway 'Ava' Pleated Black Tulle Trumpet Flared GownThis black Ralph Lauren "Ava" evening gown from the Fall Winter 2005 collection debuted on the season's runway as look 57, modeled by Gemma Ward. The gown is crafted in black cotton tulle and features a fitted bodice detailed with fine horizontal pleating that continues through the hips, creating a sculpted silhouette. Spaghetti straps frame the neckline, while the skirt transitions into a voluminous pleated trumpet flare.

with an asymmetric scoop neckline rising into a partial stand-up collar on one side

A interior flap can be folded back to reveal more skin at the lace-up plunge

including a keychain with the D and G initials

Kylie Minogue also wore it for an editorial in the September issue of ID magazine

and a bow detail at the back

it captures Versace’s sleek and enduring 1990s aesthetic

other images on the shirt include flora and fauna themes

The form-fitting knit design features a navy base contrasted by a red and white off-the-shoulder fold-over bust

The design is crafted with a black lace overlay atop a nude under layer

collarless silhouette with long sleeves

A fabulous piece of vintage Gianni Versace documented without sleeves on Shalom Harlow

The short shorts version of this skirt debuted on the season's runway on look 35 on Naomi Campbell and look 47 on Liya Kebede