F/W 1998 Balenciaga Runway Black Off-White Silk Strapless Double High-Slit Gown handbag while the jacket appeared on

while the jacket appeared on Teresa Lourenço

creating a star-like contrast against the black fabric

It is constructed in black satin with vertical boning throughout the body

Variations of this design appeared both on the runway and in the season's ad campaign on Małgosia Bela

F/W 1998 Balenciaga Runway Black Off-White Silk Strapless Double High-Slit Gown handbag while the jacket appeared onThis Balenciaga gown from the Fall Winter 1998 collection by Nicolas Ghesquire is cut in a strapless floor length silhouette from lightly slubbed black silk. It features double front high slits with off white lining panels and a concealed side zip closure. A version of this piece appeared on the seasons runway, modeled by Devon Aoki.