S/S 2001 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Pinstripe Pleated Mini Skirt Suit

S/S 2001 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Pinstripe Pleated Mini Skirt SuitThis Ralph Lauren Collection suit from the Spring Summer 2001 collection is cut in a fitted silhouette with a structured blazer and pleated mini skirt. Constructed in black pinstripe wool, the blazer features a notched lapel, three button front closure, patch chest pocket, and welted pockets, while the skirt is mid rise with knife pleats. The blazer was modeled on the runway by Gisele Bndchen and in an editorial by Michelle Ferrara.

This Yves Saint Laurent blouse from the Fall/Winter 2003 Diana Ross–inspired collection by Tom Ford is cut in a loose

This Balmain Haute Couture cocktail dress from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection by Oscar de la Renta is constructed by hand in black guipure lace layered over a light brown base

Rope bows are applied at each lapel

designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Fall/Winter 1999 collection

captured by Guido Mocafico

Ruffled edges finish the neckline

2" Pearls Waist: 29"

Variations of this rhinestoned heel debuted on the season's runway

the coat is cinched at the waist with a matching self-tie belt and detailed with a vented back hem for ease of movement

this beautiful sleeveless dress features a knit polka dot pattern atop a yellow mesh at the body and black mesh at the bust

The exterior is crafted in black velvet with a small silver-tone logo plaque at the front

this floor-length wrap gown is cut in beige silk chiffon with long sleeves and a deep V-neckline