Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 Black Silk Dress - 12" W designer-oscar-de-la-renta Victor Costa launched his label

Victor Costa launched his label in 1974 and was known for producing versions of what was seen on the Paris runways and elsewhere

This top still has all of its original tags and sold for an incredible $3990 usd in the early to mid-2000s

The purple is then picked up by the more modern wool jersey that makes up the sleeves and the bottom hem of the coat

but the designer has done nothing less than change the fashion agenda overnight

Alexander McQueen Fall 2008 Black Silk Dress - 12" W designer-oscar-de-la-renta Victor Costa launched his labelThe Shrimpton Couture Archivess This spectacular dress has a very old Hollywood feel to it and hugs the body just past the hips. It is cupped and has tiny straps. The silk is all gathered and ruched through the body. The skirt is multiple layers of silk netting that flare out tremendously around you.