Valentino Hawaiian Couture Cape Dress - '10s
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Valentino Hawaiian Couture Cape Dress from the exclusive 2016 capsule collection
Valentino Hawaiian Couture Cape Dress - '10s
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Valentino Hawaiian Couture Cape Dress from the exclusive 2016 capsule collection
Valentino New Silk Dress with Cape
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous deep red silk dress with an attached cape from Valentino. It has an elaborately
UNWORN Valentino Midnight Blue Silk Evening Cape Gown Dress 4
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Switzerland, CH
by VALENTINO Full length Midnight blue silk Cape design Dry Clean only Made in Italy Size 4 US RRP
Valentino Multicolor Floral Landscape Silk Cape Mini Dress
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VALENTINO pastel silk 2016 LANDSCAPE CREPE CAPE Dress size 40 Multicolor landscape and flamingo
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO petrol blue wool CAPE Dress 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino cape cocktail dress in petrol wool (100%). Opens with a concealed zipper
VALENTINO pastel silk 2016 LANDSCAPE CREPE CAPE Dress 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino mini dress with multicolor landscape and flamingo print in crepe de chine
VALENTINO purple silk 2022 CAPE SLEEVE CADY MINI Dress 46 XL
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino mini cocktail dress in purple cady silk (100%). Features a crewneck, cape
VALENTINO yellow silk 2023 CAPE-EFFECT CREPE MIDI Dress 40 S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino pleated midi dress in chartreuse yellow crepe silk (100%). Features a cape
Valentino New Silk Cape Gown
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pink silk cape dress from Valentino. It is a sleeveless body skimming dress with a
$1,599Sale Price|46% Off
Size: 8
UNWORN Valentino Silk Tropical Birds Print Cape Evening Cocktail Dress 8
By Valentino
Located in Switzerland, CH
This Valentino dress has been crafted in Italy from featherweight navy silk crepe de chine and is
90s Valentino Green and Black Silk Chiffon Halter Dress with Detachable Cape
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Valentino Green and Black Rose Print Silk Chiffon Halter Dress with Detachable Cape. Dress has
$585Sale Price|25% Off
VALENTINO black 100% silk crepe cape back mini dress IT38 XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black 100% silk crepe cape back mini dress IT38 XS Reference: LNKO/A02551 Brand
NEW Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Bridal Goddess Gown Cape Dress 8
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Switzerland, CH
INCREDIBLE VALENTINO GRECIAN GODDESS IVORY SILK EVENING GOWN Gorgeous off-white evening gown
$672Sale Price|20% Off
VALENTINO 2016 Runway cream floral print cape back ruffle sleeve dress
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2016 Runway cream floral print cape back ruffle sleeve dress Reference: GEGG/A00083 Brand
VALENTINO purple floral lace cape sleeve silk lined mini dress IT40 S
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO purple floral lace cape sleeve silk lined mini dress IT40 S Reference: CAKK/A00039 Brand
RED VALENTINO blue silk CAPE-EFFECT CREPE MAXI Dress 42 M
By REDValentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic RED Valentino maxi dress in royal blue crepe de chine silk (100%). Features a
Valentino Mini Dress with cape detail
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Toronto, CA
Introducing a timeless masterpiece: the Valentino A-Line Mini Dress. This exquisite garment
1984 Valentino Pink Silk Plunge Back Evening Dress w/ Cape and Beading Detail
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing hot pink maxi length evening dress by Valentino with plunging back AND cape detail. The
Valentino Dress - Landscape Embroidered Cape Sleeve Macrame Cape
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO cocktail dress comes in black silk blend lace and mesh and features a round neckline
VALENTINO Black Cape Dress Size 42
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
VALENTINO Navy Cape Dress Size 42 Product details: Size 42 Back one button closure on the top Back
Valentino SS21 Brown Cape Mini Dress
By Valentino
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
This Valentino Spring/Summer 2021 cape mini dress is crafted from luxurious silk chiffon, with
VALENTINO Size 6 Burgundy Cream Silk Two Tone Light Cady Cape Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO 'Light Cady' dress comes in a burgundy & cream two toned silk featuring a cape style
VALENTINO wool crepe cream beige cape back sheath cocktail dress IT36 XS
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO wool crepe cream beige cape back sheath cocktail dress IT36 XS Reference: LNKO/A01441
VALENTINO purple floral lace cape sleeve silk lined mini dress IT40 S
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO purple floral lace cape sleeve silk lined mini dress IT40 S Reference: CAKK/A00039 Brand
Valentino Garavani Red Silk Sleeveless Cape Detail Gown Size M
By Valentino Garavani
Located in London, GB
top of cape, with small plucks to the weave on this used Valentino designer resale item. Dress comes
Valentino New Navy Silk Cape Dress
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk cape dress from Valentino. It is sleeveless with a panel forming a cape
Valentino New Lilac Silk Cape Gown
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous lilac silk gown dress from Valentino. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew
Valentino Green Crepe Embellished Sleeve Cape Detail Shift Dress M
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This shift dress by Valentino is sophisticated and perfect for a host of occasions. It has been
Valentino Black Crepe Silk Cape Overlay Shift Dress M
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This dress from the house of Valentino is an impressive piece to flaunt for your evening events
Valentino Black Crepe Silk Cape Overlay Shift Dress M
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This dress from the house of Valentino is an impressive piece to flaunt for your evening events
Valentino Olive Green Silk Printed Cape Kaftan Dress S
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This cape kaftan dress from the House of Valentino will make you look stylish and keep you comfy
Valentino Turkish Blue Silk Cape Sleeve Detail Mini Dress L
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This mini dress from Valentino is surely a statement number that will help you outline a chic look
Valentino Green Crepe Embellished Sleeve Cape Detail Shift Dress M
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This shift dress by Valentino is sophisticated and perfect for a host of occasions. It has been
Valentino Blue Cape-effect Mini Dress IT 42
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Wool & Silk-blend Cape Dress - Grey-blue silk & wool-blend dress - Concealed rear
Valentino Red Silk Crepe Cape Sleeve Detailed Pleated Fit & Flare Dress S
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Gorgeous in shape and high on appeal, this dress is from the label of Valentino. It is tailored
Valentino Black Velvet & Satin Embellished Cape Detail Ruffled Sleeveless Gown M
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Valentino clothing is a delight to behold, and this gown is an absolute masterpiece and we can't
Valentino Lilac Cape Gown
By Valentino
Located in US
Valentino Cape Gown as seen on Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry-- Featured in a lilac
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1999 Knit Bodycon Black Dress Size L Gucci knit bodycon midi dress with V-neck and tonal stitching throughout.
$1,500
Size: Unmarked (Best Fits US Size 4)
NORMAN NORELL Black Wool Double Breasted Coat With Waist Detail, Late 1960's
By Norman Norell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Norell (1900-1972) is considered to be one of the original fashion designers of the modern American style. His sophisticated silhouettes were both tailored and timeless with a...
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots Schiaparelli
By Schiaparelli
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Robe and night-gown in pink nylon and tulle with gold Polka dots. The Robe is draped on the shoulders and close with gold metal buttons. The dress is draped on the bust with tulle sh...
Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta metallic gold sequin fitted sleeveless party dress. The sequins switch direction in spots, forming a polka dot pattern. The perfect holiday dress! Back zip and hook...
1970s Halston Couture Black Silk Chiffon Beaded Long Sleeve Vintage 70s Dress
By Halston
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional vintage 70s HALSTON Couture black silk chiffon beaded dress and sash belt or head scarf! Features a separate black silk chiffon slip with three layers of chiffon and nude...
Pierre Cardin Maxi Dress 1970s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous tan and off white lurex maxi dress in an abstract pattern of curved lines and stripes from Pierre Cardin. It is a simple A line maxi dress with subtle bell sleeves, a bate...
Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk velvet dress from Gucci as worn in a 2001 ad campaign. It has a square neckline with the center bust highlighted with sheer areas which contrast with the rich v...
1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mod Mini Shift Dress
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Turquoise Ribbon Lace On Tulle Sleeveless Mini Shift Dress: This stunning and iconic 60s Mod silhouette is amplified by a stellar fabric in a floral ribbon embellished pattern...
$3,345
Size: French 40/42
Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre S/S 1994 vintage black silk evening dress
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...
Azzedine Alaia F/W 1986 Jacket Skirt and Pants Suit
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Water Mill, NY
An amazing iconic fine black wool 3 piece skirt, pant and jacket suit from Azzedine Alaia as displayed in SCAD Fashion Museum in Atlanta. The spectacular front wrapping jacket is a...
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
1985 Jacqueline De Ribes black velvet RUNWAY couture gown sheer lace panels
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Extremely rare Jacqueline de Ribes evening gown dating to 1985. Entirely hand-finished, the construction reflects the level of craftsmanship one would expect from haute couture. Desi...
$1,295
Size: Equivalent to French size 36
Evening gown by Loris Azzaro in black and white silk jersey - Paris Circa 1980
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Long evening dress in black and white silk jersey by Loris Azzaro Couture, dating from the 1980s. Sleeveless peplum dress with a plunging V-neckline at the back and...
1990s Calvin Klein Collection Black Silk and Lace Slip Gown
By Calvin Klein Collection
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Minimal yet romantic black lingerie style evening slip gown from Calvin Klein Collection Spring 1995 RTW. Spaghetti straps with sheer black lace trim at the neckline and a nude line...
Vivienne Westwood red wool and gold 'PAGAN KISS' beret, ss 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Rare Vivienne Westwood red wool beret with gold leaf 'PAGAN KISS' and signature Orb logo. Made for the 'Choice' tour with Sara Stockbridge in 1988. Pagan I, Spring-Summer 1988
$2,995
Size: 42 ( US 8 / 10 )
Vintage Nina Ricci Haute Couture 1980s Avant Garde Linen + Silk Strapless Gown
By Nina Ricci
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous Avant Garde NINA RICCI Haute Couture 80s black and marigold polka dot strapless evening gown! Features a unique, yet brilliant fabric blend of Irish linen, rayon and silk ta...
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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