1990s Valentino Garavani Grey Pinstripe Sweater Gold Chain Belt Mini Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
built-in chain belt around the front of the waist. Approximate measurements: Size - 6 Bust: 28 - 34
1990s Valentino Garavani Grey Pinstripe Sweater Gold Chain Belt Mini Dress
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
built-in chain belt around the front of the waist. Approximate measurements: Size - 6 Bust: 28 - 34
Gucci 1980s Black Silk Long Sleeve Gown
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
special occasion. Style this with an Hermes handbag, some Valentino heels and a Chanel chain belt to
VALENTINO gold CRYSTAL EMBELLISHED VLOGO CHAIN Belt
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Valentino VLogo Signature Belt in gold-tone metal with crystal embellished buckle
VALENTINO silver crystal embellished floral metal disk chain link belt
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO silver crystal embellished floral metal disk chain link belt Reference: GIYG/A00237
VALENTINO V-Logo silver rhinestone crystal encrusted buckle silver chain belt
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO V-Logo silver rhinestone crystal encrusted buckle silver chain belt Reference: GIYG
VALENTINO dark silver crystal encrusted V logo gunmetal chain link belt
By Valentino
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VALENTINO dark silver crystal encrusted V logo gunmetal chain link belt Reference: GIYG/A00225
Valentino Thin Silver Single Chain Belt w/ Etched Turquoise Logo Buckle
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Thin Silver Single Chain Belt w/ Logo Buckle This belt is in excellent condition. It has
Valentino Couture Black Suede Belt with Gold Chains and Rhinestone Paperclips
By Valentino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Valentino Couture Black Suede Belt with Gold Chains and Rhinestone Paperclips. This artistic and
Valentino Womens Silver Crystal Horn Chain Link Waist Belt Adjustable Silver
By Valentino
Located in Miami, FL
- Silver and crystal exterior - Comes with dust bag Condition: The belt is in overall great
1980s Valentino Jeweled and Gilt Chain Panther Belt
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
." International Herald Tribune 2005 Valentino jeweled panther head chain belt. Incredibly detailed
Valentino Crystal Black Silver Chain Link Flower Rose Waist Belt
By Valentino
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Style Tip: Rock this gorgeous Valentino crystal belt as a necklace or bracelet
Valentino Tiger Print Velveteen Coat with Chain Belt
By Valentino
Located in Topanga, CA
amber like resin buttons and a detachable plastic and vinyl chain link belt in the back. Its lining is a
Valentino Faux Pearl Crystal Embellished Flower Chain Belt
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Valentino Floral Faux Pearl Chain Belt - Adjustable clasp fastening - Faux pearl throughout
Gucci Alligator and Leather Boots Rare Fall Winter 2005 Sz 8
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Worn Twice Uppers are Perfect 2005 Runway Show * Gucci * U.S. Size: 8 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Gucci Boot Dust ...
Gucci Silk Dress with Hardware and Cut outs
By Gucci, Frida Giannini
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous grey silk jersey dress from Gucci. It is fitted with long sleeves and cut outs at one shoulder and side waist plus a slit along the front of one leg of the straight skirt...
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
Located in New York, NY
1950S Black Nylon/Lace Bullet Bra
$5,412
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 -UK 10 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace and silk organza corseted jacket, ss 1988
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier gold lace corseted jacket backed with black silk organza. Spring-Summer 1988
$194Sale Price|25% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wall and Flags Print Pants Trousers
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage pants trousers featuring a multi colored wall and flags print. These trousers feature : - Velvety touch material. - Front buttoning. - Front and back pock...
RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2002 Cutout Plunged Neckline Black Dress IT 40 Gucci sleeveless black knee-length dress featuring ruffled shoulders, cutouts at front and back and concealed zi...
1970's Guy Laroche Haute Couture Cream Silk Beaded Gown
By Guy Laroche
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1970's Guy Laroche couture cream silk gown. High neckline, billowing sleeves and empire waist. Simple almost religious lines, this elegant piece appears highly influence by B...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Tartan Layered Blazer Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2006 “The Widows of Culloden” Design...
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Semi-Sheer Crochet Knit Bodycon Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia c. 1993 Vintage Fitted Semi-Sheer Dress Size XS Beige Alaïa sleeveless bodycon mini dress with open knit paneling throughout, scoop neck featuring tonal bow accent at...
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989
1970s Loris Azzaro Black Knit Top with Chains
By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1970s Loris Azzaro black knit top with delicate think chains. Perfect for disco party. Fit size: Small ( 0/2/4)
Christian Dior Haute Couture Black and White Dress, Betsy Bloomingdale 1980
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black and white long "sailor" style day dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1980. This dress has a full skirt with gathers at the hip, and a 16" zipper on the side ...
$6,495
Size: IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Jean Paul Gaultier blue wool and velvet cape jacket, skirt and scarf, fw 1984
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier blue wool ensemble comprising: cape jacket with black velvet sleeves and large button fastening, ruched ankle length skirt and matching scarf. Fall-Winter 1984
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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