F/W 1996 Ann Demeulemeester Runway Black Asymmetric Button-Up Collar Dress shoulder bag This black velvet corset top

This black velvet corset top by Thierry Mugler

This Valentino midi dress from the Fall/Winter 1997 collection is crafted from a luxurious blend of silk

The dress features an attached wrap-around waist belt and slits on the side of the bust

and exotic hides rather than embellishments

Mutiple versions of this Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 1998 oversized black wool-mohair coat debuted on the runway

F/W 1996 Ann Demeulemeester Runway Black Asymmetric Button-Up Collar Dress shoulder bag This black velvet corset topFrom Ann Demeulemeester's Fall Winter 1996 collection, this black stretch dress features an asymmetric high collar and a dramatic button up closure that extends from the neckline to the hem. Debuting on the season's runway, this sleek, form fitting silhouette and refined detailing embody the brand's signature minimalism.