1958 Ranch-Maid Western Rhinestone Gabardine Rodeo Suit

Like a turtleneck ensemble acquired by TheMet Costume Institute, Ann Demeulemeester designed this bold-silhouette contrasting-texture wool set of chocolate ribbed high-neck cropped tight knit sweater and black bias-cut crepe mini skirt for her Fall/Winter 1996-1997 collection, when the latter low-waisted garment without a waistband was worn on the Paris runway over trousers. The soft thick darted pullover jumper characteristically has the designer's hallmark of oversized exaggerated cuffs, which can be left unfolded for a more feminine look. The Belgian designer meticulously tailored the brushed-wool skirt so that its three seams are in the back, where there are also darts to flatter the bias drape, two belt loops, and invisible zip closure at the center. Aside from featuring knitted turtlenecks in almost every ensemble that debuted on the runway that season, this collection was significant because Demeulemeester--who was known for her black-and-white palette of monochromatic pieces until she retired from her independent label in 2013--added colors and textures including this sweater. However, red was the only color featured on the runway. For an alternative pairing idea, we included a photo of a similar brown ribbed darted high-neck sweater, which was worn in Demeulemeester's runway show for Fall/Winter 2000, but with a shiny billowy slit maxi skirt...

Vintage Emilio Pucci two piece blouse and skirt set. Geometric print in shades of blue, green, purple, and cream. Short flutter sleeve blouse with cropped body, side split hem &...

For his first collection focusing on black-and-white looks for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche for Spring/Summer 2001, American Tom Ford debuted this tuxedo-style black virgin-wool an...

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F/W 2001 Olivier Theyskens Runway Black Satin Cone Romper Excellent Condition Fabric Silk Made in Italy Chest: 34", Waist: 25", Hips: 36-38", Torso: 31-35"...

Dusty blue Thierry Mugler skirt suit from the late 1990s. Absolutely stunning Mugler’s fitted cut with dramatic lapel and deep V-neckline. Composition: 88% Wool, 12% Nylon. Conditi...

The 30 Montaigne Bar jacket and plumetis tulle skirt represent the most iconic ensemble in the history of Dior - a timeless symbol of femininity, structure, and grace. First introduc...

This Comme des Garcons suit from Fall of 2001 is made from a dark velvet with a botanical pattern. The jacket has a straight cut with a wide, ruffled collar that can be worn open or ...