Alexander McQueen evening dress from the highly sought after 'No 13' Spring/Summer 1999 collection (Look 50 on Vogue's Archives). Made in Italy from a beautifully soft rayon, the dress features a tulle ruffled wrap skirt which can also be styled as a one leg jumpsuit. The spaghetti straps give it that pared back feel, while the mesh trim along the bust adds detail to the otherwise minimalist black evening dress silhouette. The interior has an invisible side zip closure, and is fully lined, with a snap button lining along the hem. A wonderfully versatile garment, the dress can be worn both buttoned up as a gown, or unbuttoned and draped over other layers such as trousers or skirts.

McQueen's Spring 1999 collection came at the pinnacle of his artistic career, and is considered by many to be one of the most iconic fashion shows of all time. More than just a display of craftmanship, it featured robotic contraptions which sprayed paint over the garments in an act of radical performance art - as a result, pieces from this collection are now highly sought after and worthy of acquisition by a museum or private collector.

The dress is in perfect vintage condition, with no faults or marks. Would best suit a UK 6-8, or 2-4 US.

MEASUREMENTS:

BUST: 30 in. ( 76.2 cm )
WAIST: 28 in. ( 71.12 cm )
HIP: 32 in. ( 81.28 cm )
LENGTH: 57 in. ( 144.78 cm )