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

It snaps to close at the top of the side of each waist

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

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

I love the copper rhinestone encrusted Chanel logo buttons that adorn the front - they add the perfect bit of glitz

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