(The late designer served as creative director of Givenchy from 1996 to 2001.)

Shockingly, they had it.

The collection was presented on mannequins and never shown on the runway.

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Its been sleeping for the last 25 years.

Its literally a sleeping beauty, Jenner says.

Its such a special moment.

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I feel extremely honored that theyre allowing me to wear it.

Since the dress had been kept in pristine condition, tailoring was forbidden.

The rest is history, and it really feels meant to be in a way.

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We saw such a story behind the dress and the darker queen of aSleeping Beautystory.

Alexander McQueens original sketch, 1999.

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Alexander McQueen’s original sketch, 1999.

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