2000s Valentino Haute Couture Black Silk Spaghetti Strap Dress with Ostrich
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Valentino Haute Couture black silk spaghetti strap cocktail dress with ostrich plume with
2000s Valentino Haute Couture Black Silk Spaghetti Strap Dress with Ostrich
By Valentino
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Valentino Haute Couture black silk spaghetti strap cocktail dress with ostrich plume with
Valentino Haute Couture Pin-Striped Open Coat
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
Early 90's Valentino haute couture wool and silk open coat. With its straight tailored cut and the
Valentino Haute Couture Floral Print Silk Chiffon Blouse & Skirt Ensemble
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Valentino haute couture floral print silk chiffon blouse with flounced sleeves and skirt
RARE Valentino Haute Couture by Pierpaolo Org €6000 size 40 impossible to order!
By Valentino Couture
Located in KRAKÓW, PL
Valentino Haute Couture Org Price €6000 size 40 These shoes come from the extraordinary, magical
Valentino Haute Couture Cotton & Guipure Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
A ravishing and romantic piece of Valentino haute couture dating from the 70's. The short sleeved
Valentino Haute Couture Set Composed of a Taffeta Top Embroidered with Sequins
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -Haute Couture set composed of a taffeta top embroidered with sequins and a long black
Valentino Haute Couture Summer 1991 Ensemble
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
. Spring/Summer 1991 Haute Couture Collection, model Yasmeen Ghauri, under the artistic direction of
F/W 2005 Valentino Haute Couture Olive Green Silk Metal Embellished Runway Gown
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible olive/sage green silk Valentino Haute Couture gown. From the Fall/Winter
1998 Valentino Haute Couture Cashmere and Leather Embellished Jumper
By Valentino Couture
Located in London, GB
/ 1999 Haute Couture collection. The hand-written label inside the hem states "MOD 70" and the years
2006 Valentino Haute Couture Ruffle White and Silver Gown
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
. Couture crafted in the Valentino atelier in Rome and designed by Valentino Garavani himself in 2006. The
S/S 1993 Valentino Haute Couture Runway Diamond Textured Blazer Jacket
By Valentino Couture, Valentino Garavani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Valentino’s Spring/Summer 1993 Haute Couture collection, this tailored black blazer jacket
1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This elegant cocktail dress was designed as part of Valentino’s 1983 Fall haute couture collection
Valentino Skater Dress in Silk Muslin Sewn Haute Couture
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Haute Couture skater dress in silk muslin sewn with dark blue sequins. No size nor
Valentino Skirt Haute Couture with Sequins and Lurex Yarns
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - Haute Couture Fall/Winter 1992 Collection under the artistic direction of Valentino
Valentino dress Haute Couture circa 1991
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
gatherings, flare cut with a corolla style. No size indicated, it fits a 34FR/36FR. A Haute Couture Fall
Valentino dress Haute Couture by Valentino Garavani Winter 1990
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - 1990 Fall-Winter Haute Couture Collection under the artistic direction of Valentino
Rare Issey Miyake Plastic "Cup" Hat Runway 1989's Collector's
By Issey Miyake
Located in New York, NY
Issey Miyake under: Fashion Fall 89 and Love Ball New York ,Valentino Haute Couture 1989 at 4:52
Valentino Set Haute Couture Pleated Skirt in Silk Crepe
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Set Haute Couture composed of a top entirely embroidered with pearls and sequins, and a
Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Runway Grecian Drape Dress Gown 1997-1998
By Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
runway Haute Couture Collection circa 1997-98. With inspiration in style and color from the designer's
Valentino Night Vintage Black Velvet & Lace Plunging Gown, c. 1980s–1990s US 6
By Valentino Night, Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
core haute couture and ready-to-wear collections, Valentino Night is a vintage label that appeared
1970s Valentino Haute Couture Butterfly Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
1970s Valentino haute couture silk 'Butterfly' dress. Colors are pistachio, black and white
Valentino Haute Couture Vintage Purple Pleated Ruffled Dress
By Valentino
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Valentino Haute Couture Vintage Purple Pleated Ruffled Dress. This is so pretty, with two layers of
Valentino Haute Couture
Located in GB
Viramontes produced some of Valentino's most evocative and beautifully observed advertising imagery
Valentino Haute Couture
Located in GB
Viramontes long attenuated line celebrates Valentino's tasteful body-conscious silhouette in this
Valentino Haute Couture
Located in GB
Partial to the odd bow or frill, Valentino made his mark with his intricately detailed and ladylike
Valentino Haute Couture Polka Dot Silk Faille & Linen Skirt Suit, Circa: 1980's
By Valentino
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Valentino Haute Couture, circa: 1980's, linen skirt suit. Jacket has silk faille polka dots with
Unavailable
Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
VALENTINO Haute Couture Top Skirt Swarovski Diamonds Waistband Silk Dress-Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture silk top and skirt, swarovski diamonds band combined with the top, evening
1970s VALENTINO HAUTE COUTURE Black Dress with White Silk Collar and Cuffs
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
This simple and elegant Valentino haute couture dress from the 1970s is a lesson in Belle de Jour
1965 Valentino Haute Couture Museum-Held Beaded Lamé Ivory Lace Mod Shift Dress
By Valentino Couture, Valentino Garavani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely stunning and highly coveted Valentino haute couture beaded, rhinestone-prong tiered
Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York City, NY
1980s Valentino Couture cocktail dress with a black silk velvet bodice and a slightly dropped waist
Valentino Haute Couture Cocktail Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
1980s Valentino Couture cocktail dress with a black silk velvet bodice and a slightly dropped waist
1970s Valentino Haute Couture Pale Pink Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
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1980s VALENTINO Haute Couture Black Flounce Long Dress
By Valentino
Located in Milan, Italy
This gorgeous 1980s Valentino Boutique Evening Dress has bodice in a velvet fabric, drop shoulder
1979 Valentino Haute Couture Silk and Lace Ensemble
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
RARE vintage STORE HOURS: Monday to Friday 11:30 to 6PM 24 West 57th Street Fifth floor in The New York Gallery Building 212.581.7273 FOLLOW OUR BLOG: www.rarevintage.blogspot....
Valentino Haute Couture Silk and leather Evening Handbag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Paris, FR
A. leather and silk pockets , with a zipped pocket and a Valentino Garavani logo . strap in pink A
Unavailable
Size: Fits a 34FR
Valentino Haute Couture gorgeous beige silk chiffon cocktail dress with embroide
By Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in Paris, FR
VALENTINO COUTURE (Made in Italy) Lovely nude silk chiffon evening set comprised of a dress and a
Extraordinary 1970s Valentino Haute Couture Gown with Bijoux-Embroidered Snake
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary example of Italian glamour by Valentino. Circa 1970s four ply silk crepe gown
A Rare 1963 Valentino Haute Couture Gown with Gold Metal Ribbon Embroidery
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
A rare and stunning haute couture gown circa 1963 by Valentino. The dress epitomizes 1960s Italian
A Fine Chinese Motif Embroidered Valentino Haute Coutre Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
A fine and beautiful Valentino haute couture dress with a densely embroidered bodice with a Chinese
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Beige Vicuña fabric Dress - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture beige vicuña fabric dress - Unworn, New. SIZE: equivalent to about Small
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture One Shoulder Strap Turquoise Silk Dress - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture a Shoulder Strap Turquoise Evening Dress - Unworn, New. SIZE: equivalent
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Swarovski beaded Silk Gown Evening Dress - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture Green, Black Swarovski Beading Design on Waist, Silk Gown Evening Dress
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Strapless Silk Satin Black Evening Dress - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture Strapless Silk Satin Black Evening Dress - Unworn, New SIZE: equivalent to
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Swarovski Beaded Embroidered "Siren" model- Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture beaded embroidered silk gown. Single unique "Siren" model by Valentino
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Swarovski Diamonds on Black Hems Silk Gown- Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture swarovski diamonds on black velvet straps with V shape, silk gown - Unworn
Unavailable
Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Swarovski Diamonds Drop in Front Silk Gown -Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture, swarovski diamonds drop in front, silk satin anthracite gown - Unworn, New
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Yellow Black Polka Dot Black Chiffon Gown - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture yellow with black polka and black chiffon gown - Unworn, New. .. SIZE
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Velvet Corsage Silk Flounced Gown Dress - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture Velvet Black Corsage Silk Flounced Black Gown Dress - Unworn, New. SIZE
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Red Silk Dress with two Bows on the Back - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture red silk dress with two bows on the back - Unworn, New SIZE: equivalent to
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Black White Tulips Belt Silk Dress - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture, black, white tulips belt with bow, silk dress - Unworn, New. SIZE
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Black Silk White Polka Dots Flower on Back- Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture Black silk with white polka dots, Flower on the back, suit skirt - Unworn
Unavailable
Size: equivalent S / M - see measures
VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Swarovski Diamonds Embroidered Lace Suit - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture swarovski diamonds hand embroidered lace beige silk suit - Unworn. It is
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Pink with Brown Polka Dots Silk Dress - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture light pink with light brown polka dots, silk jacket and dress - Unworn
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture White Bow Pleated Black Silk Dress Gown - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture, one shoulder strap with white bow, vertical white left side stripe
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Lilac Top Jacket Pleated Skirt Sequins Silk-Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture lilac, 3 pcs, top jacket and pleated skirt, with swarovski sequins
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Couture Waistband Wide Golden Cloak Silk Black Dress - Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture, golden waistband and wide golden cape, black silk evening long dress
1970s Valentino 'Pajama' Ensemble with Feathered Ruff
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino haute couture silk two piece ensemble from the 1970s with a finely pleated neckline and a
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture Swarovski Embroidered Beaded Silk Dress - Unworn
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO Haute Couture top and pants, silk and organza crepe, embroidered swarovski beaded beige
Gorgeous Valentino Fox Fur Trimmed Sweater Jacket-Haute Couture circa 1990
By Valentino, Valentino Night
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is the ultimate Haute Couture Valentino Fur Sweater Jacket for a Stylish Fashionista! Gorgeous
Unavailable
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VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture One Shoulder Strap Red Burgundy Silk Dress- Unworn
By Valentino
Located in Somo (Santander), ES
VALENTINO "New" Haute Couture One shoulder strap Red burgundy Silk Dress - Unworn, New. Being a
Valentino Haute Couture Jacket Entirely Embroidered
By Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - Haute Couture jacket entirely embroidered with sequins and lurex yarns. No size
Valentino Haute Couture Dress
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - Haute Couture dress in wild silk embroidered with beads and lined with organza. No size
Valentino Haute Couture
By Valentino
Located in New Hope, PA
A sheer ribbon silk chiffon is used for this elegant dress from Valentino Couture. The dress has a
Valentino Haute Couture Navy Blue Silk Ruffle Trim Day Dress, 1970s
By Valentino
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Valentino Haute Couture navy blue silk ruffle trim day dress with white polka dots and long
Valentino Haute Couture Black Silk Pullover Top, Skinny Pants and a Long Skirt
By Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in New Hope, PA
Understated elegance, a three piece ensemble that whispers effortless chic, this is Valentino Haute
Valentino Haute Couture kimonos double jackets 1990
By Valentino Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - Kimono-style double jackets in topstitched silk. Haute Couture piece Fall-Winter 1990
1970s Valentino Haute Couture Egyptian Revival Silk Dress
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
dare you to find this level of attention to detail even in today's Haute Couture. Dress has been
VALENTINO haute couture black velvet dress with lace cut outs
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare jet black haute couture velvet dress with cut out lace appliqués from Valentino dating to
Valentino Set Haute Couture Silk Set Embroidered with Sequins, Fall-winter 1985
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino -Haute Couture silk set embroidered with sequins in pearl grey tones. No size nor
Valentino 1996 Haute Couture Wedding Gown with Valentino Sketches
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valentino Haute Couture wedding gown. Angie Everhart had been a Valentino model in the early
Valentino set Haute Couture 1993
By Valentino Couture, Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
size indicated, it fits a 36FR. 1993 Spring/Summer Haute Couture Collection. Condition: Very good
Valentino 1970s Haute Couture Polka Dot Silk Chiffon Gown
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
A Valentino Couture polka dot dress in silk chiffon. The skirt is fully pleated with a front slit
1970S VALENTINO Style Baby Pink Haute Couture Silk Crepe Boned Empire Waist Go
Located in New York, NY
1970S VALENTINO Style Baby Pink Haute Couture Silk Crepe Boned Empire Waist Gown
Valentino Haute Couture Fur Trimmed Pant Suit
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Valentino Haute Couture pant suit. Excellent condition. One large button closure on the jacket
Valentino Haute Couture Dinner Dress
By Valentino
Located in New Hope, PA
Sexy and sassy, this little black dress from Valentino Haute Couture is quite fabulous. The simple
Valentino Haute Couture Wool Skirt Suit
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
This Valentino haute couture skirt suit is a chic option for the office or simply to be elegant
Valentino Haute Couture Embroidered Wool Waistcoat Mini Dress
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
Extraordinary late 60's - early 70's Valentino haute couture waistcoat-mini dress. Has a XVIIIth
Chanel Black Cashmere Cocoon Coat Triangle Button Pockets Button Thru Cuffs 1988
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel Boutique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel 1988 black cashmere cocoon coat with unique triangle button hip front pockets. Cocoon shape coat has long notched lapels, the coat closes at the front with a single logo butto...
Black velvet vest with beaded fringes edge CHANTAL THOMASS
By Chantal Thomass
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black velvet vest with beaded and thread fringes edge. Black Rayon lining. Button and buttonhole on the middle front. SIZE 36/38 (Fr) S/M
Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers the Hermès Diamond Blanc Himalaya Birkin 35 representing the ultimate expression of rarity and refined craftsmanship. It unites artistry and nature through meticulo...
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 ...
Black Beaded Cardigan
Located in Alford, MA
Black cardigan from the 1950s-'60s embellished with black beads and sequins. Sweater composition is lambswool, angora and nylon and has tiny spherical buttons. Lined. Retailed by Gim...
Sold|$1,795
Size: FR38 / US6
F/W 1998 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Lace Trim Camisole Blouse
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a lace-trimmed silk camisole designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior's Fall/Winter 1998 collection. A grey version of this lace trim design was featured in the Fall/W...
Alexander McQueen brown tweed coat with fur trim, pw 2003
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen brown tweed mid-length coat with cream rabbit fur trim, double ended zip fastening, silk lining and curved back seam with high slit. Pre-Fall 2003
$2,295
Size: Small - Medium
Christian Dior John Galliano Fall 2001 Black White Novelty Domino Print Cami Top
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in San Diego, CA
Collectible CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Fall 2001 runway vintage black and white novelty print playing cards and domino semi sheer mesh camisole top! Kris Jenner ( Mother of Kim ...
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown Spring 2006 Sz 40IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Black & Cream Lingerie Inspired Evening Gown. Spring/Summer 2006 Size 40IT
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Couture c.1920’s Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress
Located in Thiensville, WI
COUTURE c.1920’s One-of-a-kind Champagne Silk Floral Glass Beaded Rhinestone Flapper Dress Circa: 1920’s Style: Flapper Dress Color(s): Champagne Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Conten...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
$2,551Sale Price|20% Off
SS 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Velvet Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Spring Summer 1998 Thierry Mugler Blue Checkered Jacket With Dramatic Black Velvet Details. Body-sculpturing design with wide shoulders, slim waist and voluminous hips. Three black ...
$1,098Sale Price|75% Off
Size: 38 / US 2
Gucci Tom Ford Fall 2001 Size 38 / 2 Runway Black Silk Strapless Post - It Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Gucci, by Tom Ford Fall 2001 black silk strapless post-it Runaway dress ! Fashioned after post-it notes. Built in bodice holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the ...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Collection Silk Green Bondage Cut-Out Dress Gown
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Silk Green Bondage Long Dress Gown 2003 Collection, Limited Edition. Designer size - 42 (run smaller) 85% Silk, 10% Spandex, 5% Leather. Cut-out and ruched design,...
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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