F/W 2001 Ralph Lauren Collection Runway Black Velvet Strapless Evening Gown shoulder bag The perfect effortlessly chic and

The perfect effortlessly chic and sexy dress features a handkerchief-style skirt

The style appeared on two of the season’s runway looks

The matching black cardigan as seen on the runway is also available for purchase

and was also highlighted in the season's ad campaign

F/W 2001 Ralph Lauren Collection Runway Black Velvet Strapless Evening Gown shoulder bag The perfect effortlessly chic andThis Ralph Lauren evening gown from the Fall Winter 2001 collection is cut in a strapless, floor length column silhouette. It is crafted in black velvet with a fitted bodice and a deep V notched neckline. This look appeared on the runway as Look 59, modeled by Raica Oliveira.