F/W 1991 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Taffeta Off-the-Shoulder Flared Coat Dress evening bag while the racerback cut and

while the racerback cut and exposed center back seam follow the spine

and integrated capelet hood with yellow and purple fur trim

A version debuted as Look 16

modeled by Carolin Ribeiro and photographed by Steven Meisel

The dress is made complete with rhinestone accented 'V' straps and Medusa Versace relief buttons at the pockets on the hips and bust

F/W 1991 Ralph Lauren Runway Black Silk Taffeta Off-the-Shoulder Flared Coat Dress evening bag while the racerback cut andThis Ralph Lauren Purple Label coat dress from the Fall Winter 1991 collection is crafted in black silk taffeta with a fitted bodice and flared skirt. It features an off the shoulder neckline with a wide folded collar, long sleeves, and a double breasted button front. The waist is defined with seam construction, and the skirt falls in soft pleats from the hip. A version of this design appeared on the season's runway.