1990s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Velvet Long Sleeve Flare Dress

1990s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Velvet Long Sleeve Flare DressThis Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dress from the early 1990s is cut in a fitted silhouette through the bodice with long sleeves and a boat neckline. The bodice is constructed in black velvet, meeting an asymmetric, voluminous flared skirt in black taffeta at the hip. The skirt's hem falls unevenly, dipping lower on one side.

This beautiful cream

The chain is made complete with large rhinestone accents at the back neck and hip closures

It features a prominent gold-tone Medusa medallion at the front

The skirt's hem falls unevenly

worn by Amber Valletta

captured by Mario Testino

One of Roberto Cavalli's most notable patterns

tying at the back for a secure fit

Part of the Fall/Winter 2002 collection

Presenting a black pleated Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche skirt

these form-fitting satin pants feature ruching at the calves and are made complete with a monochrome striped ribbon on either side

and a bow detail at the bust