F/W 1997 Giorgio Armani Asymmetric Black Velvet Sleeveless Gown evening bag this Yigal Azrouel strapless dress

this Yigal Azrouel strapless dress features panel accents that help define an hourglass shape

The shoulders carry additional beadwork

these black velvet Dolce & Gabbana platform heels feature a small platform and are made complete with an embroidered white floral pattern

a cinched ribbed waist

and long sleeves with single-button cuffs

F/W 1997 Giorgio Armani Asymmetric Black Velvet Sleeveless Gown evening bag this Yigal Azrouel strapless dressThis Giorgio Armani gown from the Fall Winter 1997 collection is cut in a fitted, floor length silhouette with an asymmetric single shoulder strap. It is constructed from black velvet with a smooth matte bodice panel crossing the chest. The dress is sleeveless with a straight column skirt and a concealed side zip closure. This silhouette debuted on the season's runway with a beaded bodice and appeared in the season's ad campaign modeled by Stella