Ralph Lauren Purple Label Silver Hand-Beaded Bustier Gown, Fall 2005, Met Gala

Some gowns are beautiful. This one is unforgettable. From Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label, this metallic silver bustier gown from the Fall 2005 runway is pure fashion history — worn by Sheryl Crow at the 2006 Met Gala and by Anna Jagodzinska on the runway.

A built-in corset sculpts the waist before the gown spills into a dramatic mermaid hem, each panel covered in thousands of hand-applied silver beads that catch the light like molten metal. The weight, the shimmer, the movement — it’s everything you want in a once-in-a-lifetime piece.

Originally retailing for $24,000, this is the only known example in pristine, new-with-tags condition on the market. No alterations, no bead loss, no compromises — just the magic exactly as it left Ralph Lauren’s atelier.

Authentic vintage Ralph Lauren, sourced thoughtfully and verified by RERACKED. Pieces like this don’t come around often — and they don’t stay long.

Condition: Pristine, new with tags

Size: US 6, true to size