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Valentino Haute Couture Cotton & Guipure Maxi Dress

$5,000
£3,710.19
€4,321.87
CA$6,960.04
A$7,750.63
CHF 4,033.77
MX$95,564.31
NOK 51,373.19
SEK 48,285.82
DKK 32,246.49
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A ravishing and romantic piece of Valentino haute couture dating from the 70's. The short sleeved see-through guipure and cotton dress features a cut-out detail at the neckline. Fitted bodice and gathered waist line create a fuller skirt flaring out on the hips. Zip closure at the back and internal belt. Unlike the bodice, the skirt is fully lined with nude silk organdy. A chic boho 70's silhouette for any contemporary refined wardrobe ! Remark : A similar dress was owned by H.M. the Shahbanu Farah of Iran and was part of an exhibition of her dresses in the Sadabad Palace Museum in Tehran in 2017 (see picture 9). Now the dress is part of the permanent collection of the Royal Costume Museum (another museum in the Sadabad Palace complex). Fits approx. : US 0-4 / FR 34-36 Measurements (taken flat) : Width (shoulder to shoulder) approx. 32 cm (12.6 inches) Waist approx. 30 cm (11.8 inches) Length (shoulder to waist) approx. 40.5 cm (15.9 inches) Length (waist to hem) approx. 101.5 cm (40 inches) Length (shoulder to hem) approx. 142.5 cm (56.1 inches) Total length approx. 146 cm (57.5 inches) This item has been professionally cleaned, pressed & carefully inspected by a couture-trained seamstress before being sold. This item has been professionally cleaned, pressed & carefully inspected by a couture-trained seamstress before being sold.
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    Length: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 56.1 in (142.5 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Geneva, CH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1DJD01881stDibs: LU560194004

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