F/W 1979 Oscar de la Renta Runway Black Velvet Bow Crinoline Bustle Gown crossbody bag The bottoms fasten at one

The bottoms fasten at one side with a silver-tone DG logo buckle

This Dolce & Gabbana bustier top from the Spring/Summer 2006 collection is cut in a fitted silhouette in sheer black tulle over a nude base

This Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche top by Tom Ford from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection is cut in a slim

Supermodel Nadja Auermann wore a version of this gown in the season's runway presentation

It is strapless with a straight silhouette

F/W 1979 Oscar de la Renta Runway Black Velvet Bow Crinoline Bustle Gown crossbody bag The bottoms fasten at oneThis Oscar de la Renta gown from the Fall Winter 1979 collection is crafted in black velvet with a sculpted, feminine silhouette. It features a deep V neckline framed by dramatic oversized bow shoulder accents. The bodice is fitted through the waist, falling into a softly gathered skirt with subtle volume and a crinoline. The design debuted on the season's runway, modeled by Apollonia van Ravenstein.