The rose fil coupé walked the Herrera runway and ran in editorial. This is a more elaborate version of it — built up, not pared down. The one they didn't show...a custom-made and exquisite version of the runway look, with a beautiful draped bodice wrapping around to meet at an oversized vertical bow with frayed edges and black velvet 3D flowers intertwined throughout. 

The flowers are woven into ivory silk, not printed, their black outlines left to fray. Strapless, on a boned laced corset. Then everything the runway version didn't have: a sweeping side train, an oversized raw-edge bow, a cluster of black velvet roses set by hand.

The house is known for restraint. One focal point. Rarely a pattern. Always finished. This breaks all three — with intention. Couture construction underneath. Raw finish on top. The polish is still there — you just get to see it.

Runway-documented fabric, special-order make. Rarely seen. The anomaly, not the archetype.

Details
House: Carolina Herrera, New York
Era: circa 2009–2010, runway and editorially documented
Fabric: Silk rose fil coupé over silk organza, silk satin lining (no care label; silk by hand)
Color: Ivory with black
Construction: Boned laced internal corset, intentional raw-edge finish, oversized draped bow, hand-applied velvet rose cluster, asymmetric side train
Size: Approx. modern US 4

Measurements
Bust 34" · Waist 30" · Hip approx. 40" · Front length 57" · Train +27" (approx. 84" overall)

Condition
Excellent. 

Care
Specialist dry clean only. Store flat or on a padded hanger; support the train.