F/W 2005 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Beaded Crossover Strap 'Taupin' Gown shoulder bag and a row of gold-tone

and a row of gold-tone buttons along one shoulder

While this piece did not appear on the runway

Presenting a splendid printed silk button-up blouse designed by Gianni Versace for his Spring/Summer 1993 collection

this dress is a perfect elevated take on a classic wardrobe staple

F/W 2005 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Beaded Crossover Strap 'Taupin' Gown shoulder bag and a row of gold-toneThis 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.