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Valentino Stripe Woven Strap Flat Sandals Size EU 36
Valentino Stripe Woven Strap Flat Sandals Size EU 36

Valentino Stripe Woven Strap Flat Sandals Size EU 36

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Valentino designer resale item. Details Multicolour Cloth textile Strappy sandals Striped woven

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

VALENTINO Navy Brown Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie
VALENTINO Navy Brown Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie

VALENTINO Navy Brown Diagonal Stripe Silk Tie

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO necktie in a navy and brown silk featuring a diagonal stripe pattern with herringbone

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21st Century and Contemporary Neckties

1980s Valentino Burgundy and White Vertical Stripe Blouse
1980s Valentino Burgundy and White Vertical Stripe Blouse

1980s Valentino Burgundy and White Vertical Stripe Blouse

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very sweet 1980s Valentino blouse. Deep burgundy and white vertical stripes. Burgundy stripes look

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1980s Italian Blouses

VALENTINO black white stripes logo double layer poncho scarf top
VALENTINO black white stripes logo double layer poncho scarf top

VALENTINO black white stripes logo double layer poncho scarf top

By Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO black white stripes logo double layer poncho scarf top Reference: AAWC/A01415 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Capes

Valentino Garavani Stripe Woven Strap Flat Sandals Size EU 36
Valentino Garavani Stripe Woven Strap Flat Sandals Size EU 36

Valentino Garavani Stripe Woven Strap Flat Sandals Size EU 36

By Valentino Garavani

Located in London, GB

Valentino designer resale item. Details Multicolour Cloth textile Strappy sandals

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

VALENTINO black pink stripes patchwork pleated toggle pleated midi skirt XS
VALENTINO black pink stripes patchwork pleated toggle pleated midi skirt XS

VALENTINO black pink stripes patchwork pleated toggle pleated midi skirt XS

By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO black pink stripes patchwork pleated toggle pleated midi skirt XS Reference: AAWC/A00328

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21st Century and Contemporary A-Line Skirts

F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Brown Satin Animal Print Full Length Coat Jacket
F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Brown Satin Animal Print Full Length Coat Jacket

F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Brown Satin Animal Print Full Length Coat Jacket

By Valentino Garavani, Valentino

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In celebration of Valentino's 30th anniversary, this full-length tiger stripe-length Valentino coat

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

RED VALENTINO black rainbow stripe cotton blend knitted midi skirt S
RED VALENTINO black rainbow stripe cotton blend knitted midi skirt S

RED VALENTINO black rainbow stripe cotton blend knitted midi skirt S

By REDValentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

RED VALENTINO black rainbow stripe cotton blend knitted midi skirt S Reference: KNLM/A00322 Brand

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2010s Romanian A-Line Skirts

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Valentino Navy Blue Stripe Patterned Silk Tie
Valentino Navy Blue Stripe Patterned Silk Tie

Valentino Navy Blue Stripe Patterned Silk Tie

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Pick this Valentino tie to give your formal look a touch of luxury. It is cut from silk and

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2010s Neckties

Vintage VALENTINO Logo Stripe  Swimsuit
Vintage VALENTINO Logo Stripe  Swimsuit

Vintage VALENTINO Logo Stripe Swimsuit

By Christian Dior

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage VALENTINO Logo Stripe Swimsuit Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist

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1990s French Swimwear

Valentino Jean W/Green Strap Handbag
Valentino Jean W/Green Strap Handbag

Valentino Jean W/Green Strap Handbag

Unavailable

H 9 in W 12 in D 5 in

Valentino Jean W/Green Strap Handbag

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

Valentino denim W/Green Stripe Handbag good condition

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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

VALENTINO Navy White Diagonal Stripe Silk Twill Tie
VALENTINO Navy White Diagonal Stripe Silk Twill Tie

VALENTINO Navy White Diagonal Stripe Silk Twill Tie

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO necktie in a navy and white silk twill featuring a diagonal stripe pattern. Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary Neckties

VALENTINO Navy White Diagonal Stripe Silk Twill Tie
VALENTINO Navy White Diagonal Stripe Silk Twill Tie

VALENTINO Navy White Diagonal Stripe Silk Twill Tie

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO necktie in a navy and white silk twill featuring a diagonal stripe pattern. Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary Neckties

new VALENTINO VLTN black box logo stripe white cotton socks
new VALENTINO VLTN black box logo stripe white cotton socks

new VALENTINO VLTN black box logo stripe white cotton socks

By Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

new VALENTINO VLTN black box logo stripe white cotton socks Reference: ANWU/A00100 Brand

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2010s Tech Accessories and Cases

VALENTINO Size 44 Blue White Stripe Flax Notch Lapel Suit
VALENTINO Size 44 Blue White Stripe Flax Notch Lapel Suit

VALENTINO Size 44 Blue White Stripe Flax Notch Lapel Suit

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO suit comes in a blue & white stripe flax / linen with a full liner and includes a single

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Trouser Pant Suits

VALENTINO Size 34 Olive Wool Zip Fly Tuxedo Stripe Dress Pants
VALENTINO Size 34 Olive Wool Zip Fly Tuxedo Stripe Dress Pants

VALENTINO Size 34 Olive Wool Zip Fly Tuxedo Stripe Dress Pants

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO dress pants comes in a olive wool with a tuxedo stripe featuring a slim fit and a zip fly

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pants

VALENTINO Size 40 Grey Stripe Regular Virgin Wool Notch Lapel Suit
VALENTINO Size 40 Grey Stripe Regular Virgin Wool Notch Lapel Suit

VALENTINO Size 40 Grey Stripe Regular Virgin Wool Notch Lapel Suit

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO suit comes in a dark gray striped virgin wool and includes a single breasted, two button

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

S/S 1993 Valentino Garavani Runway Black White Stripe Bow Dress
S/S 1993 Valentino Garavani Runway Black White Stripe Bow Dress

S/S 1993 Valentino Garavani Runway Black White Stripe Bow Dress

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in West Hollywood, CA

TheRealList presents: a black and white Valentino mini dress. From the Spring/Summer 1993

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

VALENTINO VLTN black box logo stripe white cotton socks
VALENTINO VLTN black box logo stripe white cotton socks

VALENTINO VLTN black box logo stripe white cotton socks

By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO VLTN black box logo stripe white cotton socks Reference: ANWU/A00100 Brand: Valentino

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2010s Other

VALENTINO green navy crepe pleated stripe detail zip-Up track jacket IT38 XS
VALENTINO green navy crepe pleated stripe detail zip-Up track jacket IT38 XS

VALENTINO green navy crepe pleated stripe detail zip-Up track jacket IT38 XS

By Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO green navy crepe pleated stripe detail zip-Up track jacket IT38 XS Reference: NKLL/A00590

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bomber Jackets

Red Valentino Wool Denim Stripes Jacket
Red Valentino Wool Denim Stripes Jacket

Red Valentino Wool Denim Stripes Jacket

By REDValentino

Located in Capri, IT

Red Valentino Wool Denim Stripes Jacket totally made in italy in size 46 Composition: Wool

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1990s Italian Jackets

Valentino Night Black Velvet Red Green Purple Striped Silk Gown, 1990s
Valentino Night Black Velvet Red Green Purple Striped Silk Gown, 1990s

Valentino Night Black Velvet Red Green Purple Striped Silk Gown, 1990s

By Valentino, Valentino Night

Located in Boca Raton, FL

In the late 1980s, Valentino made the stripe a signature of almost all of his collection. In a

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1980s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

VALENTINO Red White Diagonal Stripe Silk Neck Tie
VALENTINO Red White Diagonal Stripe Silk Neck Tie

VALENTINO Red White Diagonal Stripe Silk Neck Tie

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO neck tie comes in a red & white diagonal stripe silk. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ties

1980s Valentino Brown Tiger Stripe Bustier and Skirt
1980s Valentino Brown Tiger Stripe Bustier and Skirt

1980s Valentino Brown Tiger Stripe Bustier and Skirt

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Valentino ensemble from the 1980s. This 2 piece cocktail outfit is perfect for the cocktail/evening

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Black & White Stripe Long Sleeve Dress sz IT38
Valentino Black & White Stripe Long Sleeve Dress sz IT38

Valentino Black & White Stripe Long Sleeve Dress sz IT38

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Valentino Black & White Stripe Long Sleeve Dress Features horizontal strips at bust and vertical

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Multicolor Stripe Leather Rockstud Card Case
Valentino Multicolor Stripe Leather Rockstud Card Case

Valentino Multicolor Stripe Leather Rockstud Card Case

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Valentino card case is crafted from leather with striking multicolor stripes and card slots on

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2010s Wallets

Valentino Tricolor Stripe Leather Flap Shoulder Bag
Valentino Tricolor Stripe Leather Flap Shoulder Bag

Valentino Tricolor Stripe Leather Flap Shoulder Bag

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Carry this bag from Valentino without compromising on style. This tricolor leather bag comes in a

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Valentino Men's Black Wool Blend Side Stripe Trousers
Valentino Men's Black Wool Blend Side Stripe Trousers

Valentino Men's Black Wool Blend Side Stripe Trousers

By Valentino

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brand New Valentino Side Stripe Trousers Original Tag & Velvet Hanger Included Retails in Stores

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2010s Italian Pants

Valentino White & Pink Diagonal Textured Stripe Silk Tie
Valentino White & Pink Diagonal Textured Stripe Silk Tie

Valentino White & Pink Diagonal Textured Stripe Silk Tie

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Valentino tie is a perfect formal accessory that has a sharp and modern appeal. Made from silk

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2010s Neckties

Valentino White & Pink Diagonal Textured Stripe Silk Tie
Valentino White & Pink Diagonal Textured Stripe Silk Tie

Valentino White & Pink Diagonal Textured Stripe Silk Tie

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Valentino tie is a perfect formal accessory that has a sharp and modern appeal. Made from silk

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21st Century and Contemporary Ties

Valentino Camouflage Stripe Backpack Canvas with Leather Large
Valentino Camouflage Stripe Backpack Canvas with Leather Large

Valentino Camouflage Stripe Backpack Canvas with Leather Large

By Valentino

Located in NY, NY

: Valentino Model: Camouflage Stripe Backpack Canvas with Leather Large Exterior Material: Canvas (Plain

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Valentino 1980's Dress Moss Green Bordeaux Stripe
Valentino 1980's Dress Moss Green Bordeaux Stripe

Valentino 1980's Dress Moss Green Bordeaux Stripe

By Valentino

Located in Berlin, DE

Dark moss green dress with bordeaux stripe. The center front stripe continues underneath arms and

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Valentino Red Satin Crepe Pleated Stripe Detail Jumpsuit S
Valentino Red Satin Crepe Pleated Stripe Detail Jumpsuit S

Valentino Red Satin Crepe Pleated Stripe Detail Jumpsuit S

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Bring in a touch of sophistication and elegance to your look by wearing this jumpsuit. A flattering neckline, classy hue, and noticeable details define this jumpsuit. Style it with h...

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2010s Italian Jumpsuits

Vintage Signed Valentino Leather & Enamel Zebra Stripe Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet
Vintage Signed Valentino Leather & Enamel Zebra Stripe Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet

Vintage Signed Valentino Leather & Enamel Zebra Stripe Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet

By Valentino

Located in Easton, PA

1980s or 90s gold plated leather with three zebra stripe black and white enamel plaques and

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Valentino Green Crepe Pleated Stripe Detail Zip-Up Track Jacket S
Valentino Green Crepe Pleated Stripe Detail Zip-Up Track Jacket S

Valentino Green Crepe Pleated Stripe Detail Zip-Up Track Jacket S

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

How fabulous does this designer jacket look! It is made of fine materials and features long sleeves. Pair it with pants and sneakers for a chic look. Includes: tag

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2010s Italian Jackets

1960s VALENTINO Blouse with Attached Bow
1960s VALENTINO Blouse with Attached Bow

1960s VALENTINO Blouse with Attached Bow

By Valentino

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine & dynamic vintage Valentino silk stripe blouse with attached bow. Vibrant silk sleeveless item

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1960s Italian Sleeveless Shirts

Valentino Multi Coloured Striped Dress S
Valentino Multi Coloured Striped Dress S

Valentino Multi Coloured Striped Dress S

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Valentino multicoloured dress - Multicoloured vertical stripes which wrap around the dress

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21st Century and Contemporary British Shift Dresses

Valentino 1973 Rainbow Rockstud Leather Sandals
Valentino 1973 Rainbow Rockstud Leather Sandals

Valentino 1973 Rainbow Rockstud Leather Sandals

By Valentino, Valentino Garavani

Located in London, GB

The bold, rainbow stripes of valentino's 1973 capsule collection are a nod to the psychedelic

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Valentino Multicolor Striped Silk Jacquard Traditional Tie
Valentino Multicolor Striped Silk Jacquard Traditional Tie

Valentino Multicolor Striped Silk Jacquard Traditional Tie

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Cut from quality silk this Valentino tie features multicolour stripes in jacquard. The piece is

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2010s Neckties

Valentino Multicolor Striped Silk Jacquard Traditional Tie
Valentino Multicolor Striped Silk Jacquard Traditional Tie

Valentino Multicolor Striped Silk Jacquard Traditional Tie

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Cut from quality silk, this Valentino tie features multicolour stripes in jacquard. The piece is

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21st Century and Contemporary Ties

RED Valentino Red Taffeta Side Stripe Detail Mini Dress S
RED Valentino Red Taffeta Side Stripe Detail Mini Dress S

RED Valentino Red Taffeta Side Stripe Detail Mini Dress S

By REDValentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Experience the joy of expert tailoring with this designer dress for women. Meticulously made it offers a flawless fit and luxe details ensuring unmatched comfort. Its classic design ...

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2010s Mini Dresses

Vintage Valentino Red Silk Blouse with Diagonal Black Stripe
Vintage Valentino Red Silk Blouse with Diagonal Black Stripe

Vintage Valentino Red Silk Blouse with Diagonal Black Stripe

By Valentino

Located in Portland, OR

This is a gorgeous vintage Valentino sportswear red silk blouse with a unique thick black diagonal

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20th Century Italian Blouses

1970s Mod Valentino Green and Pink Ombre Sunglasses
1970s Mod Valentino Green and Pink Ombre Sunglasses

1970s Mod Valentino Green and Pink Ombre Sunglasses

By Valentino Garavani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

interior striping with Valentino written logo. Includes iconic red embossed "Valentino" hard protective

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Plastic

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Valentino Stripe For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary valentino stripe for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Red and more. If you’re looking for a valentino stripe from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Valentino Stripe?

The price for a valentino stripe starts at $65 and tops out at $1,632, and on average, selling for $600.

Valentino for sale on 1stDibs

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. 

Find vintage Valentino evening dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs now.