VALENTINO Midnight Blue Silk Cady Evening Cape Gown Dress 4
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Switzerland, CH
Valentino's midnight-blue gown is cut from silk-cady - it hangs beautifully and is unlined to enhance the fluid feel. The full-length cape overlay flutters gracefully as you walk, so...
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 print in crepe de chine silk (100%).
VALENTINO petrol blue wool CAPE Dress 42 M
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino cape cocktail dress in petrol wool (100%).
White Valentino Silk Cape Back Dress Dress Size US 4
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
White silk sleeveless dress by Valentino. Square neckline. Open back feature cropped cape detail.
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%).
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%).
VALENTINO 100% silk nude cascade cape sleeves overlay keyhole mini dress IT38 XS
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 100% silk nude cascade cape sleeves overlay keyhole back mini dress IT38 XS Reference: LNKO/A02664 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Silk Color: Nude...
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 printed with tonal-pink tropical birds - a key motif from the brand.
Valentino New Women's Silk Dress with Cape, Ruched Bodice, Size 40
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous deep red silk dress with an attached cape from Valentino. It has an elaborately vertically ruched front bodice with a back cape emanating from the shoulders and a full ski...
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: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Silk Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure:...
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 inspired by the Grecian goddesses by VALENTINO. Details: Draped Neckline Three-quarter...
UNWORN Valentino Draped Cady Silk Evening Cape t Ruffle Dress Gown Bridal 40
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Switzerland, CH
About: Garavani is better known by his mononym, Valentino. From the signature Rockstud leather shoes to richly embellished dresses, knitwear, tailoring and separates, Valentino Gara...
Valentino Women's Pink Silk Cape Gown, Italian Size 44
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pink silk cape dress from Valentino. It is a sleeveless body skimming dress with a panel draping over the shoulders forming a cape in the back.
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 Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Collection: Prefall 2016 - Runway Materia...
VALENTINO 2019 neon green accordion pleated caped shoulder crepe dress IT40 US4
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2019 neon green accordion pleated caped shoulder crepe dress IT40 S US4 Reference: MELK/A00661 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pierpaolo Piccioli Model: Caped Shoulder Pleated ...
VALENTINO 2015 Runway colorblocked gradient tiered lace cape openback dress IT38
By Valentino, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO 2015 Runway colorblocked gradient tiered lace cape open back dress IT38 XXS Reference: MELK/A00702 Brand: Valentino Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri & Pierpaolo Piccioli M...
Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli Prefall 2019 Look 87 Ruffle red organza cape dress
By Valentino Garavani, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in CANNES, FR
Valentino x Pierpaolo Piccioli Pre-Fall 2019 Collection – Look 87 Exceptional red organza cape dress with ruffles and a belt.
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%).
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, exuding classic elegance and sophistication, is a testament to Valentino's iconic design ...
1984 Valentino Pink Silk Plunge Back Evening Dress w/ Cape and Beading Detail
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing hot pink maxi length evening dress by Valentino with plunging back AND cape detail.
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, shift silhouette dress, attached cape overlay, and beautiful floral and bird landscape...
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 zipper closure from the waist down under the cape Made in Italy
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 discreet front armholes beneath the flowing, cape-like sleeves.
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 silk (100%).
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, contrasting bands at the sides, and a back single button closure.
Valentino Blue Cape-effect Mini Dress IT 42
By Valentino
Located in London, England
Valentino Wool & Silk-blend Cape Dress - Grey-blue silk & wool-blend dress - Concealed rear fastening from the waist down and button fastening at the back of the neck - Lined - Open...
VALENTINO black wool silk bateau darted shoulder cape sleeves mini dress IT38 XS
By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO black wool silk bateau darted shoulder cape sleeves mini dress IT38 XS Reference: MELK/A00489 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Wool, Silk Color: Bla...
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 Brand: Valentino Material: Wool Color: Ecru Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra D...
VALENTINO purple floral lace cape sleeve silk lined mini dress IT40 S
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO purple floral lace cape sleeve silk lined mini dress IT40 S Reference: CAKK/A00039 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Purple Patt...
VALENTINO purple floral lace cape sleeve silk lined mini dress IT40 S
By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO purple floral lace cape sleeve silk lined mini dress IT40 S Reference: CAKK/A00039 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Purple Patt...
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 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 draping over the shoulders in the back closing at the neck with a keyhole and self ...
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 neckline and a fabulous long cape falling from the shoulders and back the length of the dr...
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.
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.
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 from quality fabrics in red and designed with a wide neckline and a fit and flare styl...
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 help but imagine how grand it will look once worn.
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 color with a cape design and column gown.
Kathryn Dianos Navy Maxi Dress
By Kathryn Dianos
Located in Alford, MA
Long dress in navy wool/acrylic blend featuring a long torso with metal skate hooks laced with narrow self belt, and a large sailor collar that covers the upper arms and descends to ...
White guipure dress on silk and tulle lining. Valentino
By Valentino
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White guipure dress on silk and tulle lining. THE NECKLESS ON THE PRIMARY IMAGE IS NOT A PART OF THE DRESS ( AND NOT INCLUDE) SIZE 8
Valentino Ivory Cocktail Dress with Sequin Embellishments
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
A Valentino ivory crepe de chine cocktail dress with a slouched halter-neck and plunging neckline. The bodice also features an open back and buttons on the back of the neck. The skir...
Valentino White Mini Dress, Size 8
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
- Sleeveless - Crew neckline - Lace top and tweed bottom detail - Side pockets
1970s Navy Jersey Haute Couture Grecian Style Dress
Located in London, GB
This mid to late 1970s navy and sequin detail Grecian dress is a show stopping unlabelled couture piece. It is skilled work and has mostly been made by hands trained in haute coutur...
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White evening slip dress ( or wedding dress) made of different fabric patchwork. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure and hook&eye on the middle back. Front lenght: 170cm Back lenght...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
Valentino New Vintage Off White Silk Gown with Lace Cut Outs S/S 2001, Size 44
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
Oscar de la Renta Navy Velvet Strapless Gown - 12
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Oscar de la Renta gown is strapless and dark navy blue velvet. It is in very good condition with minor wear on the velvet. Measurements Bust: 36" Waist: 34" Hips: 40.5" L...
White jersey draped backless dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey draped backless dress. Main fabric composition: 96% rayon, 4% elastane. Tied behind the neck. Front lenght = 124cm Back lenght = 155cm SIZE 36
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
2000s J. Mendel Couture Size 4 Navy Blue Silk Chiffon One Shoulder Mermaid Gown
By J Mendel
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary 2000s J MENDEL couture navy blue silk chiffon one shoulder Size 4 full length evening dress! Features a flattering tailored bodice with interior boning and interior cor...
White jersey backless cocktail dress ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey backless cocktail dress. Main fabric composition: 96% rayon. 4% elastane. Gather on the front. Front lenght : 110cm Back lenght : 140cm SIZE 38 (Fr) M
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN white viscose LEAF OFF-SHOULDER CREPE GOWN Dress 46 XL
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Alexander McQueen gown in white crepe viscose (52%) and acetate (48%). Features a column silhouette with floor sweeping hem, sweetheart neckline, off-shoulder straps a...
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Navy Gown, 2008
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Marlborough, GB
Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière navy full-length gown, 2008 An incredibly elegant and architecturally constructed piece, with an internal corset bodice concealed by fluid draping to...
VALENTINO blue silk BUGLE BEADED CHIFFON TIE-NECK Dress S
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino bugle-beaded tie-neck dress in blue and white chiffon (100%). Size tag is missing. Lined in blue silk (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...
Valentino New Vintage Silk Halter Gown with Waist Cut outs & Train 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...
1980s Dominique Aurientis Paris Leopard Print Stenciled Calfskin Shoulder Bag
By Dominique Aurientis Paris
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1980s Dominique Aurientis Paris leopard print stenciled calf skin shoulder bag or clutch convertible. Suede lined. Magnetic gold-tone closure. Brown cord strap.
$500
Size: size 4; comparable to size small
Vera Wang Blush Neoclassical Delphos Column Gown with Trailing Ties – S, 2008
By Vera Wang
Located in Tucson, AZ
A gown so Neoclassical it looks as if it came right off a Greek statue, with floating sash ties that permit endless styling variations. Neither pink nor peach, this gown is a flatter...
1980s Marc Laurent Paris Black Leather Avant Garde 80s Jacket + Mini Skirt Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Avant Garde 1980s MARC LAURENT of Paris black leather jacket and mini skirt ensemble! Jacket features dolman sleeves with a clinched wasp waist. Detachable matching leather belt. Sha...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ethereal One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
Comme des Garçons Spring 2008 Blue Gingham Chiffon Ruffled Bolero
By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo Comme Des Garcons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons Ready-to-Wear Spring 2008 navy blue gingham heavily ruffled bolero. This playful piece will strike CdG collectors as visually similar to the iconic...
Bonnie Cashin for Sills Spring 1968 Cream Check Wool Tweed Coat, Documented
By Bonnie Cashin, Bonnie Cashin for Sills
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Documented, adorable, and highly coveted 1960's Bonnie Cashin wool plaid coat dating to Phillip Sills 1968 Spring Ready to Wear collection. Runway provenance aside, this darling coat...
Black single breasted coat with faux fur collar LOLITA LEMPICKA Première
By Lolita Lempicka
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black single breasted shiny wool coat with faux fur collar . Main fabric composition: 97% wool, 3% polyester. No fabric composition for the lining but probably acetate or rayon. One...
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...
Lillie Rubin Vintage Black Tiered Silk Chiffon Strapless Evening Gown
By Lillie Rubin
Located in Sparks, NV
This strapless tiered silk gown by Lillie Rubin comes with a matching wrap. Ruched structured bodice. Rear zip closure. Details: Fully Lined Back Zip and Hook Closure Marked Size: 4...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Amazing 1960s Turquoise Blue Chiffon Vintage Wiggle 60s Dress w/ Attached Cape
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage early 1960s turquoise / teal blue chiffon wiggle dress, with attached chiffon caplet! Wonderful flattering fit, with heavy attention to detail. Attached bow belt f...
Gucci by Tom Ford Fall/Winter 2003 Plunging V-Neck Silk Blend Knit Blouse Size S
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, BE
The top features a deeply plunging V-neckline with a softly draped upper body and voluminous elbow-length sleeves finished with fitted ribbed cuffs. The waist is closely fitted with ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...
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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