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Valentino 2007

Valentino 2007 S/S beaded mini dress ensemble
Valentino 2007 S/S beaded mini dress ensemble

Valentino 2007 S/S beaded mini dress ensemble

By Valentino Garavani

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

This Valentino Spring 2007 runway dress is an exquisite two piece design composed of a nude silk slip dress and an embellished mesh overlay, offering exceptional versatility and pres...

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress
VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress

VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Burgundy One Shoulder Ball Gown Maxi Dress

By Valentino

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Valentino Vintage c. 2007 will search runways later a/s/o Rebecca Gayheart at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Burgundy Velvet Ruched / knot effect Side zip Size USA 10 but fits muc...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

Valentino FW 2007 Gem Embellished Lambskin Coat
Valentino FW 2007 Gem Embellished Lambskin Coat

Valentino FW 2007 Gem Embellished Lambskin Coat

By Valentino

Located in Mentone, CA

Own a piece of Valentino history with this exceptional Fall/Winter 2007 mainline coat.

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Early 2000s Coats

Valentino black silk dress F/W 2007
Valentino black silk dress F/W 2007

Valentino black silk dress F/W 2007

By Valentino

Located in Rubiera, RE

VALENTINO black silk satin dress Collection Fall/Winter 2007 Strapeless dress, stitching on the bustier band, flowing sheath line.

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Valentino Silk Dress with Cut outs SS 2007
Valentino Silk Dress with Cut outs SS 2007

Valentino Silk Dress with Cut outs SS 2007

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous marigold yellow fine silk dress from Valentino. It has ruched shoulder straps forming a V neckline and 3 bands of horizontal ruching around the circumference of the bodic...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2007 Valentino Haute Couture Runway Cream Embroidered Dress Suit
2007 Valentino Haute Couture Runway Cream Embroidered Dress Suit

2007 Valentino Haute Couture Runway Cream Embroidered Dress Suit

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

This exceptional documented haute couture dress and jacket was seen on the Spring 2007 runway, in a lighter colourway, Look 18. It was entirely hand sewn in the Valentino atelier in ...

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Early 2000s Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles

Valentino S/S 2007 Red halter neck chiffon cocktail dress
Valentino S/S 2007 Red halter neck chiffon cocktail dress

Valentino S/S 2007 Red halter neck chiffon cocktail dress

By Valentino

Located in Milano, IT

- Red halter neck chiffon cocktail dress - Sold by Skof.Archive - Frontal ruffled detail - Adjustable American neckline - Hidden side zipper closure - Spring-Summer 2007 - Made in...

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

2007 Valentino Runway Documented Black Silk Dress with Art Deco Buckle
2007 Valentino Runway Documented Black Silk Dress with Art Deco Buckle

2007 Valentino Runway Documented Black Silk Dress with Art Deco Buckle

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

This elegant Valentino evening dress walked the runway as look 40/74 in the Fall 2007 show, one of Valentino Garavani’s final shows as creative director before he retired in 2008.

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Valentino Garavani Silk Satin Runway Evening Gown with Crystal Cap Sleeves 2007
Valentino Garavani Silk Satin Runway Evening Gown with Crystal Cap Sleeves 2007

Valentino Garavani Silk Satin Runway Evening Gown with Crystal Cap Sleeves 2007

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

A floor-length evening gown from Valentino Garavani's 2007 runway collection. Cut in silk satin in a chartreuse green, with a deep V-neckline, centre-front ruching, and a full-length...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Valentino Fall 2007 Purple Silk Satin Gown with Cascading Tiered Ruffles
Valentino Fall 2007 Purple Silk Satin Gown with Cascading Tiered Ruffles

Valentino Fall 2007 Purple Silk Satin Gown with Cascading Tiered Ruffles

By Valentino

Located in Paris, FR

Long purple silk satin gown with an asymmetric one-shoulder strap and a full column silhouette entirely constructed from soft, overlapping tiered ruffles. Size UK8 - IT40 - FR36 - S...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

Valentino Black Silk Chiffon Multi-Layered Cocktail Dress Bodice Cut Outs, 2007
Valentino Black Silk Chiffon Multi-Layered Cocktail Dress Bodice Cut Outs, 2007

Valentino Black Silk Chiffon Multi-Layered Cocktail Dress Bodice Cut Outs, 2007

By Valentino

Located in Studio City, CA

2007 Valentino black silk chiffon cocktail dress with multi-layered flared skirt with an opening at the top layer.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

VALENTINO A/W 2007 Blush Pink 100% Wool Ruched Sleeve Cocktail Dress
VALENTINO A/W 2007 Blush Pink 100% Wool Ruched Sleeve Cocktail Dress

VALENTINO A/W 2007 Blush Pink 100% Wool Ruched Sleeve Cocktail Dress

By Valentino

Located in Thiensville, WI

Valentino Autumn/Winter 2007 blush pink 100% wool cocktail dress. 3/4 length sleeves with ruched detail.

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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007
Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007

Valentino New Silk Halter Gown with Waist and Back Cut outs S/S 2007

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection. It has a halter neckline, fitted ruched woven panels across the bodice with 2 cut outs on each side and 4 adjus...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino lace  beige top body shirt
Valentino lace  beige top body shirt

Valentino lace beige top body shirt

By Valentino Couture

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Alessandra Facchinetti was Valentino's creative designer from 2007 to 2008. Valentino is headquartered in Milan, while the creative direction is in Rome.

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Valentino Italy Signature Chartreuse Floral Silk Print Tiered Skirt Size 12
Valentino Italy Signature Chartreuse Floral Silk Print Tiered Skirt Size 12

Valentino Italy Signature Chartreuse Floral Silk Print Tiered Skirt Size 12

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Palm Desert, CA

His work with Jackie Kennedy, who became a close friend and client, further cemented his fame. Retirement: Valentino announced his retirement in 2007, and held his final haute coutur...

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Valentino Roma CHIC! Draped Front Chemise Dress, Italy NWT Size 8
Valentino Roma CHIC! Draped Front Chemise Dress, Italy NWT Size 8

Valentino Roma CHIC! Draped Front Chemise Dress, Italy NWT Size 8

By Valentino Roma, Valentino Garavani

Located in Palm Desert, CA

His work with Jackie Kennedy, who became a close friend and client, further cemented his fame. Retirement: Valentino announced his retirement in 2007, and held his final haute coutur...

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Valentino crepe and chiffon vintage pink dress with golden and swarosky straps
Valentino crepe and chiffon vintage pink dress with golden and swarosky straps

Valentino crepe and chiffon vintage pink dress with golden and swarosky straps

By Valentino Couture

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Alessandra Facchinetti was Valentino's creative designer from 2007 to 2008. Valentino is headquartered in Milan, while the creative direction is in Rome.

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2007 Valentino Ivory Linen Sleeveless Runway Dress w Cropped Blazer Jacket
2007 Valentino Ivory Linen Sleeveless Runway Dress w Cropped Blazer Jacket

2007 Valentino Ivory Linen Sleeveless Runway Dress w Cropped Blazer Jacket

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Portland, OR

This gorgeous ivory linen Valentino dress and jacket outfit was featured on the runway for the Spring Summer 2007 collection.

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Valentino Garavani Black Beaded Black Fur & Leather Tote Bag Style Handbag
Valentino Garavani Black Beaded Black Fur & Leather Tote Bag Style Handbag

Valentino Garavani Black Beaded Black Fur & Leather Tote Bag Style Handbag

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Portland, OR

We believe this bag is from the Valentino Fall Winter 2007 collection. HEIGHT: 10" WIDTH: 12" across top 10" across bottom DEPTH: 3" STRAP DROP:7" to top of bag.

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Valentino 2007 S/S beaded mini dress ensemble
Valentino 2007 S/S beaded mini dress ensemble

Valentino 2007 S/S beaded mini dress ensemble

By Valentino Garavani

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

This Valentino Spring 2007 runway dress is an exquisite two piece design composed of a nude silk slip dress and an embellished mesh overlay, offering exceptional versatility and pres...

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Black Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress Embellished
VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Black Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress Embellished

VALENTINO 2007 Vintage Runway Black Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress Embellished

By Valentino

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Valentino FW07 Vintage Runway Jet black Velour and beaded design on capped sleeves Ruched front USA size 10 Great condition, minor feeling of wear, looks like the mesh may be coming ...

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Early 2000s Evening Gowns

2007 Vintage Valentino lace gown with embellished bow Anne wore to Oscars
2007 Vintage Valentino lace gown with embellished bow Anne wore to Oscars

2007 Vintage Valentino lace gown with embellished bow Anne wore to Oscars

By Valentino

Located in Montgomery, TX

2007 Vintage Valentino Lace Gown with Embellished Bow As seen on Anne at The Oscars Designer Size 8 (please see the measurements) Measurements approx.: Front length 57", back length...

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Valentino S/S 2007 embellished sheer silk slip pink floral wedding mini dress
Valentino S/S 2007 embellished sheer silk slip pink floral wedding mini dress

Valentino S/S 2007 embellished sheer silk slip pink floral wedding mini dress

By Valentino

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A very rare ensemble from Valentino Spring Summer 2007, recently spotted on Olivia Rodriguez who wore this to the after-party at the Grammys this year.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Valentino Peach Floral Silk Runway Evening Gown with Beaded Belt 2007
Valentino Peach Floral Silk Runway Evening Gown with Beaded Belt 2007

Valentino Peach Floral Silk Runway Evening Gown with Beaded Belt 2007

By Valentino Couture, Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We are excited to offer a vintage Valentino peach pink floral silk runway gown. The gown is 100% silk and features a halter style V-neckline with accordion pleating, two-tiered skir...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

S/S 2007 Valentino Sky Blue Pleated Mini Dress
S/S 2007 Valentino Sky Blue Pleated Mini Dress

S/S 2007 Valentino Sky Blue Pleated Mini Dress

By Valentino

Located in North Hollywood, CA

S/S 2007 Valentino sky blue pleated mini dress with black silk bow.

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2007 Valentino Documented Runway Ivory Sheer-Illusion Silk & Tulle Pleated Gown
2007 Valentino Documented Runway Ivory Sheer-Illusion Silk & Tulle Pleated Gown

2007 Valentino Documented Runway Ivory Sheer-Illusion Silk & Tulle Pleated Gown

By Valentino

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An absolutely stunning Valentino ivory silk and sheer illusion net-tulle beaded crystal gown dating back to his 2007 spring-summer collection.

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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

Valentino black & gold jumpsuit
Valentino black & gold jumpsuit

Valentino black & gold jumpsuit

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2007- Valentino announces his retirement January 23, 2008- Valentino's last haute couture show was presented in Paris at the Musée Rodin.

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino jersey one-shoulder gown
Valentino jersey one-shoulder gown

Valentino jersey one-shoulder gown

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2007- Valentino announces his retirement January 23, 2008- Valentino's last haute couture show was presented in Paris at the Musée Rodin.

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20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

1965 Valentino Silk Pink & Mint Gown
1965 Valentino Silk Pink & Mint Gown

1965 Valentino Silk Pink & Mint Gown

By Valentino

Located in Rockwood, ON

It is such a significant piece that when Valentino held his 2007 retrospective at the Ara Pacis, it was isolated in its own glass cube on the concourse leading into the museum.

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Valentino 1980's solid sequin sheath
Valentino 1980's solid sequin sheath

Valentino 1980's solid sequin sheath

By Valentino, Mario Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2007- Valentino announces his retirement January 23, 2008- Valentino's last haute couture show was presented in Paris at the Musée Rodin.

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Valentino Knit Wool Dress
Valentino Knit Wool Dress

Valentino Knit Wool Dress

By Mario Valentino

Located in Topanga, CA

Valentino fall 2007, knit wool And silk dress, draped top, mesh underlay attached.

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Valentino Navy Evening Dress With Silver Beaded Applique Sleeves & Satin Bow
Valentino Navy Evening Dress With Silver Beaded Applique Sleeves & Satin Bow

Valentino Navy Evening Dress With Silver Beaded Applique Sleeves & Satin Bow

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in Portland, OR

We have a coat from the Valentino Fall/Winter 2007 collection with the exact same applique technique from the same estate.

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Valentino 2007 For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary valentino 2007 you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. pink is a pretty popular color, but we also have beige, black, purple and more in stock now. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Valentino, Valentino Garavani and Valentino Couture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Valentino 2007?

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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 shoessunglassesscarves and perfume. 

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