Fabulous 2008 Alexander McQueen Strapless Black Silk Dress w Vibrant Pink Patent Leather Belt designer-hanae-mori The sleeves are fantastic and

The sleeves are fantastic and each insets into the bodice in a series of pleats across the top of the shoulders

Real metal gold toned buttons sit along the edge of each of those

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

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

The fabric has a light bit of fading to it which is intentional and a natural part of the aging process - I do not consider it a flaw but a patina that adds to the look of ti

Fabulous 2008 Alexander McQueen Strapless Black Silk Dress w Vibrant Pink Patent Leather Belt designer-hanae-mori The sleeves are fantastic andThe 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