Valentino Jet Black Velvet Crystal Snake Embroidery Anniversary Fitted Top US 6
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
. Valentino’s use of the jeweled snake motif resonates with the brand’s dramatic couture tradition, while also
New Valentino Garavani Snake Double Platform Cork Heel Shoes Sandals 39.5 - 9.5
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Valentino Garavani Snake Double Platform Shoes Sandals Italian size 39.5 - US 9.5 Brown / Beige
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
Unavailable
Size: Small/Medium
Valentino Black Patent Leather Skinny Belt with Emerald Swarovski Snake Buckle
By Valentino
Located in Henrico, VA
This valentino skinny belt is patent leather with a nude suede lining. The buckle is a snake head
Valentino Evening Snake crystal feathers handbag 2000
By Valentino
Located in Verviers, BE
Rare and stunning Valentino evening bag, year 2000. Made of black feathers, crystal stones, silver
Valentino Snake Re-edition Embroidered Black Cashmere Sweater Limited Edition
By Valentino
Located in Geneva, CH
This Limited Edition back cashmere sweater from the house of Valentino shows an embroidered snake
VALENTINO Size 9 Black Leather Srappy Crystal Snake Sandals
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO Sandals consists of leather material in a black color tone. Designed in a slip on style
Valentino Snake, Lizard and Calf Clutch
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Valentino Snake, Lizard and Calf Clutch from the 1980's with signature "V" motif in brown
Valentino lizard skin evening bag/clutch with encrusted crystal snake closure
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
Fine and rare Valentino dark green genuine lizard skin evening bag/clutch with encrusted crystal
Valentino Silk and Snake Skin Pleated Cocktail Dress, Spring 2013 Runway
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
Valentino cocktail dress comes in a peachy beige sheer silk with a round collar, hidden placket
VALENTINO Burgundy & Green Suede Brown Snake V Logo Top Handles Handbag
By Valentino
Located in San Francisco, CA
This gorgeous burgundy Valentino bag is adorned with classic brown snakeskin detail and gold toned
1980s Valentino With Bejeweled Snake Belt
By Valentino
Located in Rockwood, ON
Valentino a bejewled belt cinches in the waist. The belt is a twisted pewter toned snake that is completely
VALENTINO Brown Suede bag with Metal Entwined Snake Handle
By Valentino
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous Valentino brown suede handbag with magnificent entwined snakes as the shoulder strap
Valentino Black Leather Mini Diamond Maison Snake Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your style with this gorgeous shoulder bag by Valentino. Crafted from leather, the bag
Valentino Black Leather Mini Diamond Maison Snake Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your style with this gorgeous shoulder bag by Valentino. Crafted from leather, the bag
Valentino Black Leather Mini Diamond Maison Snake Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your style with this gorgeous shoulder bag by Valentino. Crafted from leather, the bag
Valentino Black Leather Mini Diamond Maison Snake Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your style with this gorgeous shoulder bag by Valentino. Crafted from leather, the bag
Valentino Black Leather Mini Diamond Maison Snake Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Elevate your style with this gorgeous shoulder bag by Valentino. Crafted from leather, the bag
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 38.5
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 36
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 36
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 36
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 36
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 40
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 36
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 40
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 37.5
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 37.5
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 40
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 40
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 39.5
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 40
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 38
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Brown Leather Maison Snake Embellished Flat Slides Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These slides from Valentino are easy to slip on. They have been crafted from leather and designed
Valentino Metallic Leather Snake Embellished Thong Flat Sandals EU 36
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Keep your comfort at a maximum with these beautiful leather flats. These Valentino thong flats are
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Roberto Cavalli 2011 s/s fringes low cut mini dress Fringed dress with alligator/snake print from the iconic 2011S/S collection. The low-cut dress has an asymmetric style and is cra...
GUCCI by Tom Ford Pink GG Monogram Logo Satin Lizard Barbiecore Horsebit Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
Gucci by Tom Ford Black Knit fitted Spaghetti Strap Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2000s Gucci Black Knit fitted dress with thin strap. Size 0/2 ***small flaws ( see last pic attached)
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
New Vintage F/W 2008 Dsquared2 Fetish Metal Stiletto Heel Platform Sandals 38-8
By Dsquared2
Located in Montgomery, TX
F/W 2008 Dsquared2 Fetish Metal Stiletto Heel Platform Sandals Black satin, metal spikes, T-strap, silver leather lining, leather sole. IT size 38 - US 8 Heel 5", platform approx. ...
Thierry Mugler 1990 Dramatic Jacket Sculptural Fitted Trench Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
The jacket is a quintessential example of Thierry Mugler's visionary approach to fashion, where structure and drama collide in harmonious opulence. A white version was worn on the a...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
$2,692
Size: French 42
Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1993 Documented Black Silk Embellished Tassel & Beads Top
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Yves Saint Laurent S/S 1993 Iconique Runway Documented Black Silk Embellished Tassel & Beads Top Yves Saint Laurent jacket from the Spring/Summer 1993 prêt-à-porter collection, f...
Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Shawl with Flowers and Exotic Birds
Located in New Hope, PA
A stunning and unusual Chinese silk shawl is hand embroidered with silk thread on black silk, with a deep macrame topped fringe on all four sides. The unusual thing is that all of th...
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Alexander Mcqueen 2008 Beautiful Silk Blouse Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Rare Alexander McQueen 2008 Collection piece called "Mushrom Shirt". Beautiful romantic blouse, crafted in a semi sheer, vibrant orange pure Silk creating a silhouette that is both a...
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
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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Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.