F/W 1997 Herve Leger wool and silk runway dress, XS

Black designer archive bandage dress with bustle silk skirt, sheer detail and glass buttons.
Perfect little black dress from Herve Leger's Fall 1997 ready to wear collection. The dress features a stretch wool top, in the bandage style that the designer became renowned for, paired with a fluttering silk skirt that gathers at the tail bone for a very romantic finish. the defining feature is also the sheer silk 'windows' that run down the front, accentuated by glass buttons.
excellent vintage condition.
Missing brand tag but not materials tage. Made in France. 95% wool 5% elastane and 100% silk lining, which we consider to also mean the skirt, which feels like a crepe silk, as there are no other materials listed. Fits like a modern XS or US 0-2.
bust: 16.5”
waist: 13.5
hips: 15”
length: 37” from top of bust to bottom
Im pear shape size 4-6 tops and 8 bottom and could not zip it up but it was very flattering!!!! I believe my tiny mom wore this to a gala. Flawless.