Minimalist Spring 2008 Alexander McQueen Purple Bias Cut Silk Dress w Front Plunge & Knot Detailing designer-bill-blass The straps themselves are an

The straps themselves are an important clue to the quality of this dress -each is cut from the same piece of fabric as the top pleat of the neckline- there is no seam

A wonderful and extravagant Mollie Parnis in a bold black and white floral design

The medallion is 3" x just over 4" and the chain is 16-19" long with a 1" drop

It was most likely meant to be worn over a pant or shorts

Vogue's review of the collection

Minimalist Spring 2008 Alexander McQueen Purple Bias Cut Silk Dress w Front Plunge & Knot Detailing designer-bill-blass The straps themselves are anThis dress is a production piece for the shops from the Spring 2008 collection. It was made under the creative direction of Alexander McQueen. The dress is made from a purple bias cut silk and you can see the inspiration that the cut and fabric draws from the thirties and forties in its cut. Wide straps curve over the shoulders and extend down into a front plunge. The silk is gathered into a centre knot at the base of the plunge. It appears that at