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Valentino 1997

1997 Valentino Brown and Lilac Devore Velvet and Lace Dress
1997 Valentino Brown and Lilac Devore Velvet and Lace Dress

1997 Valentino Brown and Lilac Devore Velvet and Lace Dress

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

This Valentino Boutique dress is crafted from a lightweight silk-mix devoré fabric.

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VALENTINO ivory silk 2016 KIMONO 1997 FLORAL Short Sleeve Blouse Shirt S
VALENTINO ivory silk 2016 KIMONO 1997 FLORAL Short Sleeve Blouse Shirt S

VALENTINO ivory silk 2016 KIMONO 1997 FLORAL Short Sleeve Blouse Shirt S

By Valentino

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Valentino short sleeve blouse in beige crepe de chin silk (100%) with Kimono 1997-print in brown and multicolor.

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VALENTINO ivory silk 2016 KIMONO 1997 FLORAL Short Sleeve Blouse Shirt S
VALENTINO ivory silk 2016 KIMONO 1997 FLORAL Short Sleeve Blouse Shirt S

VALENTINO ivory silk 2016 KIMONO 1997 FLORAL Short Sleeve Blouse Shirt S

By Valentino

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Valentino short sleeve blouse in beige crepe de chin silk (100%) with Kimono 1997-print in brown and multicolor.

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F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Cashmere Silk Knit Black Stretch Ruched Dress Large
F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Cashmere Silk Knit Black Stretch Ruched Dress Large

F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Cashmere Silk Knit Black Stretch Ruched Dress Large

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous black Valentino cashmere sweater midi dress. From the Fall/Winter 1997 collection, a mini version of this chic dress debuted on the season's runway.

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F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Brown Satin Animal Print Full Length Coat Jacket 8
F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Brown Satin Animal Print Full Length Coat Jacket 8

F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Brown Satin Animal Print Full Length Coat Jacket 8

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In celebration of Valentino's 30th anniversary, this full-length tiger stripe-length Valentino coat is an updated nod to the original Fall 1967 Haute Couture version.

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Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Runway Grecian Drape Dress Gown  1997-1998

Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Runway Grecian Drape Dress Gown 1997-1998

By Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning gown fashioned of deep plum silk charmeuse designed by Yves Saint Laurent from his runway Haute Couture Collection circa 1997-98. With inspiration in style and color from ...

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1990's Valentino Gray Wool Skirt Suit with Newspaper Print Lining
1990's Valentino Gray Wool Skirt Suit with Newspaper Print Lining

1990's Valentino Gray Wool Skirt Suit with Newspaper Print Lining

By Valentino

Located in London, Chelsea

A stylish and quirky suit for the cool and confident woman. Label / Designer: Valentino Period: 1997 Origin: Made in Italy Material: Wool; Viscose (lining) Size: 12 UK / 8 (US) ...

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S/S 1997 Valentino Garavani Runway Naomi Abstract Organic Form Sequin Gown
S/S 1997 Valentino Garavani Runway Naomi Abstract Organic Form Sequin Gown

S/S 1997 Valentino Garavani Runway Naomi Abstract Organic Form Sequin Gown

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this gown debuted on the season's runway as the finale look, modeled by Naomi Campbell.

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Valentino Rose Petal Velvet Boots
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By Valentino

Located in University City, MO

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1990s VALENTINO Black Jacket & Trouser or Pant Suit
1990s VALENTINO Black Jacket & Trouser or Pant Suit

1990s VALENTINO Black Jacket & Trouser or Pant Suit

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Munich, DE

Approximate Modern Size: S-M Reference photo: Designer Valentino Garavani walks the runway at the finale of the Valentino Fall 1997 Ready to Wear Runway Show on March 16, 1997, in P...

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Vintage Valentino 1997 Spring Summer Runway Silk & Lace Slip Dress
Vintage Valentino 1997 Spring Summer Runway Silk & Lace Slip Dress

Vintage Valentino 1997 Spring Summer Runway Silk & Lace Slip Dress

By Valentino

Located in Portland, OR

This is a gorgeous black silk vintage Valentino slip dress with lace trim from 1997. Kylie Bax wore the dress with a belt on the runway for Valentino's Spring Summer 1997 show.

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Valentino Garavani Kimono 1997 Glam Lock Shoulder Bag Printed Leather Medium
Valentino Garavani Kimono 1997 Glam Lock Shoulder Bag Printed Leather Medium

Valentino Garavani Kimono 1997 Glam Lock Shoulder Bag Printed Leather Medium

By Valentino Garavani

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 12", Height 7", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Valentino Garavani Model: Kimono 1997 Glam Lock Shoulder B...

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1997 Valentino Dusky Pink Beaded Net & Applique Dress
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By Valentino

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Valentino pieces are always stunning and I love how the recent resurgence of the house really stays true to Mr. Valentino's original vision that you can see so clearly in pieces like...

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Valentino "Kimono 1997" Japanese Inspired Floral Column Dress, 2016
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Valentino "Kimono 1997" Japanese Inspired Floral Column Dress, 2016

By Valentino

Located in Portland, OR

This Valentino floral jacquard dress is from the 2016 'Kimono 1997' collection.

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Valentino 1997 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary valentino 1997 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. beige is a pretty popular color, but we also have red and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a valentino 1997 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. An accessory like this designed by Maison Michel, Valentino and Valentino Garavani — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Valentino 1997?

The price for a valentino 1997 starts at $650 and tops out at $10,396, and on average, selling for $1,100.

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The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.

An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.

In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.

When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.

As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.

Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.

Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume. 

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