Valentino Pink Textured Satin High Neck Maxi Dress S
View Similar Items
Valentino Pink Textured Satin High Neck Maxi Dress S
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: SMALL (US)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Gently Used This item is in good condition with minor discoloration on the neckline and minor signs of stress below zipper and on the arm elbow area.
- Seller Location:Dubai, AE
- Reference Number:Seller: 4505651stDibs: LU1310113046302
Valentino
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.
Find vintage Valentino evening dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs now.
- Emporio Armani Orange Knit Embellished Detail Halter Neck Mini Dress SBy EMPORIO ARMANI EA7Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Appear party-ready and appealing in this beautiful mini dress from Emporio Armani. It is fashioned in orange knit fabric, with matching embellishments placed on the plunging neckline...Category
2010s Italian Casual Dresses
- Ralph Lauren Coral Pink Jersey Sleeveless Jenny Maxi Dress MBy Ralph LaurenLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2You can always rely on a Ralph Lauren dress like this one. Be it a day or a night event, you cannot go wrong with this coral pink dress. Quality fabri...Category
2010s French Casual Dresses
- Missoni Pink Patterned Knit Skater Dress LBy MissoniLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2From the house of Missoni, this dress is a classy piece to own. This skater dress is the right fusion of sophistication and comfort as it smoothly takes you through the day. It is co...Category
2010s Italian Day Dresses
- Chloe Grey Suede Lace Trim Detail Belted Dress SBy ChloéLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2This upscale dress from the house of Chloe features a brilliant design making it a must-have piece in your closet. This grey creation has been adorned with contrasting lace trims on ...Category
2010s French Casual Dresses
- Dolce & Gabbana Beige Satin Lace Trim Detail Sleeveless Mini Dress MBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Dress up in this Dolce & Gabbana dress and have everyone go ga-ga over your style. The feminine appeal and sophistication of this ensemble will elevate your wardrobe. Quality satin f...Category
2010s Italian Day Dresses
$299 Sale Price68% Off - Dolce & Gabbana Multicolor Striped Textured Silk Pleated Mini Dress SBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Dubai, Al Qouz 2Dolce & Gabbana has a chic and free-flowing spirit that is translated effortlessly in this mini dress. Made from textured silk, the creation is adorned with stripes, a fitted bodice,...Category
2010s Italian Day Dresses
- Marc Jacobs pink dress US 6By Marc JacobsLocated in Rubiera, REMark Jacobs pink cyclamen dress US 6 Spaghetti strap and and satin thin belt Size US 6 Made in USA 51% silk 49% wool Lined flat measures: Length cm. 97 Bust cm. ...Category
2010s American Cocktail Dresses
$769 Sale Price30% Off - Gianni Versace F/W 2002 Star Flower Collage Print Plunge Neck Fit & Flare DressBy Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni VersaceLocated in Chicago, ILDesigned by Donatella Versace for the fall/winter 2002 collection. This Gianni Versace Couture labeled piece features a multicolor psychedelic floral and star cluster pattern, featured in fashion...Category
Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Bubblegum Pink Sleeveless Fitted Sheath Dress 38By Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Chicago, ILVintage 1990's Dolce & Gabbana sheath dress designed by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. Features a crew neckline, rear vent, and figure accentuating darts at front and back. 100%...Category
1990s Italian Sheath Dresses
- Vintage Malcom Starr Pink Chiffon Bell Sleeve DressBy Malcolm StarrLocated in Los Angeles, CAMalcolm Starr is renowned for its timeless designs, and this dress is no exception. It's a rare find that embodies the essence of the brand's vintage charm. Crafted from delicate pin...Category
1990s Maxi Dresses
- PRADA baby pink cotton DRAPED Sleeveless Shift Dress 44 LBy PradaLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Prada knee-length sleeveless draped dress in baby pink cotton (100%). Opens with a concealed bow zipper on the back. Partly line...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Shift Dresses
- GUCCI pink & black cotton 2019 BOUCLE TWEED Dress 46 XLBy GucciLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Gucci short sleeve shift dress in pink boucle tweed cotton (80%), polyamide (13%) and viscose (7%). Features a boat neck, black trims, cap sleeves and two buttoned fro...Category
2010s Cocktail Dresses