F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Backless G Buckle Gown shoulder bag modeled by Tasha de Vasconcelos

modeled by Tasha de Vasconcelos

Cutout sides and an open back complete the structure

Light pleating at the skirt adds movement and structure to the figure-hugging silhouette

A version of this dress appeared on the runway as look 36

F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Black Backless G Buckle Gown shoulder bag modeled by Tasha de VasconcelosThis Gucci gown from the Fall Winter 1996 collection by Tom Ford is a two piece design with a fitted floor length silhouette, long sleeves, and a matching waist belt. It is cut with a deep open back secured by a black fabric covered belt with an oversized gold tone "G" shaped buckle and finished with buttoned epaulettes. A white version appeared as look 44 on the runway, modeled by Chandra North, and was photographed by Lillian Bassman for Neiman