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Valentino Halter Dress

VALENTINO Size S White Black Animal Print Halter Cocktail Dress
VALENTINO Size S White Black Animal Print Halter Cocktail Dress

VALENTINO Size S White Black Animal Print Halter Cocktail Dress

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO cocktail dress in a white and black fabric featuring an animal print, halter top style, and bow details on back and belt with snaps.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Lambskin Leather Umbrella Print Halter Cutout Midi Dress Italian 42
Valentino Lambskin Leather Umbrella Print Halter Cutout Midi Dress Italian 42

Valentino Lambskin Leather Umbrella Print Halter Cutout Midi Dress Italian 42

By Valentino

Located in Montgomery, TX

Valentino Lambskin Leather Halter Cut Out Dress Italian size 42 Black Lambskin Leather, Umbrella Print, Halter Neck with Cut Out Detail Around the Waist, A-Line, Bust Part Fully Line...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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

Valentino Vintage 1990s Black and White Silk Ruched Op - Art Floral Halter Dress
Valentino Vintage 1990s Black and White Silk Ruched Op - Art Floral Halter Dress

Valentino Vintage 1990s Black and White Silk Ruched Op - Art Floral Halter Dress

By Valentino

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning vintage 90s VALENTINO black and white silk and linen dress! Amazing attention to detail, with flattering ruched silk bodice in an op-art flower print. Straight fitted lined ...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino 1990s Size 4 Lipstick Red Linen + Rayon Halter Criss Cross 90s Dress
Valentino 1990s Size 4 Lipstick Red Linen + Rayon Halter Criss Cross 90s Dress

Valentino 1990s Size 4 Lipstick Red Linen + Rayon Halter Criss Cross 90s Dress

By Valentino Miss V, Valentino

Located in San Diego, CA

Chic mid 90s VALENTINO ‘ Miss V ‘ signature lipstick red halter cross-cross Rayon ( 90% ) and Linen ( 10%) dress !

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

New Valentino Summer Pretty Floral Midi Dress
New Valentino Summer Pretty Floral Midi Dress

New Valentino Summer Pretty Floral Midi Dress

By Valentino, Zimmermann

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Valentino new halter maxi dress in a delightful colorful floral pattern.

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2010s Maxi 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 Black Halter Gown with Jeweled Floral Details New!
Valentino Black Halter Gown with Jeweled Floral Details New!

Valentino Black Halter Gown with Jeweled Floral Details New!

By Valentino, Oscar De La Renta

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning entrance-making Valentino black silk halter gown. Bias cut style effortlessly and elegantly drapes the body.

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2010s Evening Gowns

F/W 2008 Valentino Garavani Blush Pink Silk Halter Evening Gown with Ruffles
F/W 2008 Valentino Garavani Blush Pink Silk Halter Evening Gown with Ruffles

F/W 2008 Valentino Garavani Blush Pink Silk Halter Evening Gown with Ruffles

By Valentino Garavani

Located in Kingston, NY

Romantic Valentino evening dress from the Fall/Winter 2008 collection (Hiver 2008), designed during the final creative era of Valentino Garavani before his retirement.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Gowns

L'Wren Scott Bold Black White Geometric Pattern Halter Gown  New!
L'Wren Scott Bold Black White Geometric Pattern Halter Gown  New!

L'Wren Scott Bold Black White Geometric Pattern Halter Gown New!

By L'Wren Scott, Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bold entrance making creation by fashion designer L'Wren Scott (1967-2014). Known for her impeccable taste and style as well as for long slenderizing silhouettes, femininity and im...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

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Valentino silk embossed floral halter neck dress. circa 1970s
Valentino silk embossed floral halter neck dress. circa 1970s

Valentino silk embossed floral halter neck dress. circa 1970s

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

This exquisitely feminine silk dress is recognisable as a Valentino piece. A short fitted sheath dress constructed with a silk embossed material.

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1970s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Silk Floral Print Halter Top Long Dress
Valentino Silk Floral Print Halter Top Long Dress

Valentino Silk Floral Print Halter Top Long Dress

By Valentino

Located in Milan, Italy

This stunning Valentino Long dress is made of lime green organdy silk fabric with floral print. It's backless, with side zip and hook closure and has tie up straps at neck. It has a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Waist Dresses

Valentino Chiffon Halter Dress
Valentino Chiffon Halter Dress

Valentino Chiffon Halter Dress

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Valentino, purple, printed, ethereal, silk chiffon, halter dress with an open back.

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1970s Italian Day Dresses

VALENTINO black HALTER EVENING GOWN MAXI Dress 40
VALENTINO black HALTER EVENING GOWN MAXI Dress 40

VALENTINO black HALTER EVENING GOWN MAXI Dress 40

By Valentino

Located in Zürich, CH

Valentino long evening dress in black missing tag (probably silk blend) with a slit in the front, halter neck closes two buttons and snap-buttons, deep cut-out and close fit around t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Early 2000s Floral pattern silk chiffon halter evening dress
Valentino Early 2000s Floral pattern silk chiffon halter evening dress

Valentino Early 2000s Floral pattern silk chiffon halter evening dress

By Valentino

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by Valentino Garavani - Sold by Skof.Archive - Green, yellow, purple and red print silk flower motif - Halter evening dress - Open back - Fitted to the body - Open in fr...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Beaded on Chiffon Halter Gown
Valentino Beaded on Chiffon Halter Gown

Valentino Beaded on Chiffon Halter Gown

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Valentino, bias cut, halter gown , encrusted with jet beads having a floral motif.

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1980s Italian Evening Gowns

VALENTINO White with Red Coral Pattern Criss Cross Jersey Halter Dress Size 42
VALENTINO White with Red Coral Pattern Criss Cross Jersey Halter Dress Size 42

VALENTINO White with Red Coral Pattern Criss Cross Jersey Halter Dress Size 42

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Valentino gown is composed a white viscose with a red coral pattern. Features a lovely criss cross front with a body skimming design. In great pre-owned condition. **Please cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Ethereal Cut-Out Halter Silk Chiffon Gown
Valentino Ethereal Cut-Out Halter Silk Chiffon Gown

Valentino Ethereal Cut-Out Halter Silk Chiffon Gown

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

2003 Valentino black silk chiffon gown with cut-out sides and halter neckline mounted to circular gold metal center. Boasts layers of eithereal black silk chiffon with swantail trai...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Gowns

R.E.D. VALNETINO Black Jersey Dress with Rhinestone Collar Halter Detail Size S
R.E.D. VALNETINO Black Jersey Dress with Rhinestone Collar Halter Detail Size S

R.E.D. VALNETINO Black Jersey Dress with Rhinestone Collar Halter Detail Size S

By REDValentino, Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This "R.E.D." by Valentino is composed of a black jersey, features an embellished halter neckline. In great pre-owned condition. Made in Italy. **Please cross-reference measurements...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

VALENTINO Vintage red crepe high halter neck racer back tie evening gown US6 M
VALENTINO Vintage red crepe high halter neck racer back tie evening gown US6 M

VALENTINO Vintage red crepe high halter neck racer back tie evening gown US6 M

By Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO Vintage red crepe high halter neck racer back tie evening gown US6 M Reference: LACG/A00316 Brand: Valentino Material: Acetate Color: Red Pattern: Solid Extra Detail:...

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2010s Ball Gowns

Valentino S/S 2001 Runway Sheer Panel Embellished Brown Dress Gown
Valentino S/S 2001 Runway Sheer Panel Embellished Brown Dress Gown

Valentino S/S 2001 Runway Sheer Panel Embellished Brown Dress Gown

By Valentino

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Valentino halter evening dress with beaded embellishments at sheer waistband and zip closure at back.

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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Halter Hand Beaded Runway Dress Gown New!
Valentino Halter Hand Beaded Runway Dress Gown New!

Valentino Halter Hand Beaded Runway Dress Gown New!

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

NWT Valentino plunging neckline halter gown. Fashioned of rich colors of greens, white, coco brown on silk charmeuse. Hand beaded bodice. Ultra sexy thigh high front slit and long sw...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses

Valentino Silk Halter Maxi Dress with Scarf Drapery
Valentino Silk Halter Maxi Dress with Scarf Drapery

Valentino Silk Halter Maxi Dress with Scarf Drapery

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A fabulous silk dress in navy with white dots trimmed in white and rust stripes. The dress drapes beautifully on the body and has a ruched halter with delicate chains, small white l...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino 1990's vintage red silk lace halter slip style gown dress IT 38 - 40
Valentino 1990's vintage red silk lace halter slip style gown dress IT 38 - 40

Valentino 1990's vintage red silk lace halter slip style gown dress IT 38 - 40

By Valentino Roma

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI Vintage Valentino vintage silk gown circa 1990 This is an absolutely head turning gown in the most beautiful shade of Valentino red Halter neck design that ties at the bac...

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1990s Evening Dresses

Valentino Olive Green Silk Ruffled Neck Halter Maxi Dress S
Valentino Olive Green Silk Ruffled Neck Halter Maxi Dress S

Valentino Olive Green Silk Ruffled Neck Halter Maxi Dress S

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Grace mixed with fashion, you cannot go wrong with this Valentino dress. Offering both comfort and style, this maxi dress brings ruffles on the front and a halter neckline.

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2010s Italian Maxi Dress

Valentino Couture Halter Gown
Valentino Couture Halter Gown

Valentino Couture Halter Gown

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, ON

To Die For halter neck chiffon couture Valentino from 1970's. Blush peach velvet original floral at the neck. So intricately detailed, no signs of wear or distress to the fabric, lin...

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20th Century Italian Evening Gowns

2000s Valentino Green Dress
2000s Valentino Green Dress

2000s Valentino Green Dress

By Valentino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Very feminine 2000s Valentino green halter summer dress. Features a flattering halter neckline, lots of rushed breast details, and a very comfortable silk chiffon material. 

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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Vintage Valentino Halter Column Gown with Fringed Neckline
Vintage Valentino Halter Column Gown with Fringed Neckline

Vintage Valentino Halter Column Gown with Fringed Neckline

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Valentino column gown is made of off-white crepe with fringed neckline. Mock neck is encrusted with beading of various sizes and rhinestones. Halter style with upper and m...

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

2005 Valentino Runway Chartreuse Silk Draped-Pearls Reverse Halter Glamour Gown
2005 Valentino Runway Chartreuse Silk Draped-Pearls Reverse Halter Glamour Gown

2005 Valentino Runway Chartreuse Silk Draped-Pearls Reverse Halter Glamour Gown

By Valentino

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An absolutely stunning and ultra rare Valentino runway chartreuse liquid silk draped-pearls accented floor length gown dating back to his epic 2005 spring-summer collection. For over...

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Early 2000s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 1979 Valentino Green Roses Floral Draped Silk Criss-Cross Halter Gown
Vintage 1979 Valentino Green Roses Floral Draped Silk Criss-Cross Halter Gown

Vintage 1979 Valentino Green Roses Floral Draped Silk Criss-Cross Halter Gown

By Valentino

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Just look at that gorgeous fishtail construction! Valentino has dressed some of the world's most glamorous people, including Princess Margaret, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer.

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1970s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1972 Valentino Haute Couture Silk Dress and Feathered Jaket
1972 Valentino Haute Couture Silk Dress and Feathered Jaket

1972 Valentino Haute Couture Silk Dress and Feathered Jaket

By Valentino

Located in Hamburg, Deutschland

1972 Valentino Couture Chiffon halter dress and Jacket with dyed ostrich feathers.

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Valentino Custom Made Silk Halter Embroidered Wedding / Evening Dress
Valentino Custom Made Silk Halter Embroidered Wedding / Evening Dress

Valentino Custom Made Silk Halter Embroidered Wedding / Evening Dress

By Valentino

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Exquisite custom made evening / wedding dress with Indian style embroidery in gold and silver thread on ivory silk crepe, trimmed in satin. This is so beautiful, with a train . Cou...

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1980s Italian Wedding Dresses

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Valentino Halter Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary valentino halter dress you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Beige, Brown and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect valentino halter dress among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much is a Valentino Halter Dress?

The price for a valentino halter dress starts at $535 and tops out at $2,650, and on average, selling for $1,263.

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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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