F/W 2000 Gianfranco Ferré Prototype Black Silk Velvet Backless Asymmetric Gown shoulder bag This classic little black dress

This classic little black dress is a refined piece

it features a ribbed fabric strap paired with a large silver-tone buckle and rhinestone-embellished loops

photographed by Steven Meisel

flowing into a fitted patterned skirt

F/W 2000 Gianfranco Ferré Prototype Black Silk Velvet Backless Asymmetric Gown shoulder bag This classic little black dressThis Gianfranco Ferr gown from the Fall Winter 2000 collection is cut in a floor length, asymmetric silhouette with a single shoulder strap. It features a fully open back with horizontal strap detailing and a draped side panel forming an irregular hem. The skirt falls straight with a high asymmetric slit. This piece is constructed in black silk velvet and was produced as a prototype.