F/W 1999 Christian Lacroix Black Velvet Crepe Asymmetric Mini Dress top handle bag It is constructed from sheer

It is constructed from sheer black stretch silk with visible vertical boning and curved seam lines through the bodice

Metal branded hardware sits at the side attachments of the strap

sleeveless silhouette with a knee-length hem

The skirt was also seen on Jessica Simpson in a Vanity Fair shoot

F/W 1999 Christian Lacroix Black Velvet Crepe Asymmetric Mini Dress top handle bag It is constructed from sheerThis Christian Lacroix mini dress from the Fall Winter 1999 collection is cut in a sculpted, asymmetric silhouette that contours the torso with precise seaming. Crafted in black crepe with contrasting velvet paneling, the design features an asymmetric neckline framed by a wide velvet shoulder strap and a slender spaghetti strap. Subtle gathering at the hip gives way to a velvet skirt panel.