Fabulous 2008 Alexander McQueen Strapless Black Silk Dress w Vibrant Pink Patent Leather Belt designer-hanae-mori The cut keeps it classy

The cut keeps it classy but sexy

Sleeves: approx 22" from natural shoulder

It widens out as it nears the hem and moves beautifully around you when you move while still holding that wonderful shape

Hanae Mori is rapidly becoming a collectible label since her retirement in 2004

During this time period there were select furriers that had permission to make the Haute Couture pieces and the maker of this coat

Fabulous 2008 Alexander McQueen Strapless Black Silk Dress w Vibrant Pink Patent Leather Belt designer-hanae-mori The cut keeps it classyThe spring 2008 collection was called 'La Dame Bleue' and was a tribute to his mentor and friend Isabella Blow who had committed suicide on May of 2007 after a long bout of illness. His statement of the show was this; 'Isabella flew. The collection is exuberant and excessive. It's about her way of thinking and that way of thinking brought light into fashion. Even when she was down she was up with what she wore. I had the best times with Isabella. I