S/S 1993 Anne Klein Runway Sheer Black Crochet Open Knit Beaded Dress

S/S 1993 Anne Klein Runway Sheer Black Crochet Open Knit Beaded DressThis Anne Klein dress from the Spring Summer 1993 collection by Louis Dell'Olio is cut in a fitted ankle length silhouette. It is constructed in sheer black open knit crochet with monochromatic beading and an allover geometric and floral pattern. The dress features a scoop neckline and scalloped hem. A version of this piece was modeled on the runway by Tyra Banks. The design was also highlighted in a photograph by Irving Penn and in a Saks Fifth

patch chest pocket

Similar designs debuted on the season's runway

The faux wrap style gives this piece a plunging neckline and low-cut back

Perfectly sparkly

and secure halter closure at the neck

perfectly representing the collection's "hedonistic maximalism"

The dress version is currently held in The METs collection

this beautiful turtle brooch is made complete with faux opal cabochon stones on the shell

while the matching low-rise bottoms are finished with white logo buttons at each hip

One of Gianni's last collections

and was modeled on the runway by Karen Elson

a sweetheart neckline