S/S 1983 Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Runway Ad Black 'Le Smoking' Tuxedo Dress evening bag Certainly not for the faint

Certainly not for the faint of heart

The delicate construction highlights movement and grace

Presenting an elegant velvet-overlay skirt designed by Donatella for Gianni Versace Couture's Fall/Winter 1999 collection

This bohemian-inspired top features chiffon ruffles at the front and at the bell sleeves

Crafted from treated nylon

S/S 1983 Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Runway Ad Black 'Le Smoking' Tuxedo Dress evening bag Certainly not for the faintThis iconic black "Le Smoking" tuxedo dress from Saint Laurent Rive Gauche's Spring Summer 1983 collection features a classic double breasted silhouette, satin peak lapels, and structured shoulders. Held by the MET Museum in NYC, this dress appeared both on the runway and in the season's advertising campaign, as well as in a photograph by Roxanne Lowit.