F/W 2000 Yigal Azrouel Runway Black Bodycon Plunging Cowl Slip Dress crossbody bag Presenting a striking black knit

Presenting a striking black knit Gianfranco Ferre midi dress from the 2000s

This Claude Montana skirt suit set from the Fall/Winter 1991 collection is crafted entirely of black leather in a sharp moto-inspired style

This Rick Owens dress from the Spring/Summer 2010 “Release” collection is crafted from sheer black stretch jersey

” photographed by Matt Jones

This Norma Kamali dress from the 1990s is designed in an iconic Marilyn Monroe silhouette

F/W 2000 Yigal Azrouel Runway Black Bodycon Plunging Cowl Slip Dress crossbody bag Presenting a striking black knitThis Yigal Azrouel dress from the Fall Winter 2000 collection is cut in a fitted, bodycon silhouette with an asymmetric hem. It features a plunging cowl neckline with thin shoulder straps and an open back. The black textile falls straight through the body with a flared, uneven hemline. A version of this piece appeared on the season's runway.