Spring 2001 Tom Ford for Gucci Black Bustier Dress designer-ted-lapidus At the base of the

At the base of the front plunge sits a beautiful applique of think silk cord and beads

In person you get an extra bit of richness as you can really see the 3 dimensional texture the fabric has as well as the fabulous shimmering gold effect

Simple tiny straps suspend the dress from the shoulders

A rare vintage Christian Lacroix Haute Couture necklace

Spring 2001 Tom Ford for Gucci Black Bustier Dress designer-ted-lapidus At the base of the"Sex is in the air" declared the reviews for the Tom Ford for Gucci Spring 2001 Collection. The collection featured dominatrix inspired looks with rigid bustiers and fitted silhouettes. This little black number quintessentially represents his sleek sexiness and it is a look he referenced again and again as his career progressed. On the runway it was shown in several variations, most notably in a mesh covered version on Kate Moss that is the same dress