VALENTINO Rockstud Va Va Voom red leather tonal stud embellished flap clutch bag
View Similar Items
VALENTINO Rockstud Va Va Voom red leather tonal stud embellished flap clutch bag
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Style:Va Va Voom (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:There are minor scratches on leather and dented leather mainly on the inside of flap.
- Seller Location:Hong Kong, HK
- Reference Number:Seller: LNKO/A007901stDibs: LU1726114132212
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.
- rare LOUIS VUITTON SUPREME 2017 LV Epi Pouchette Jour GM red document clutch bagBy Louis VuittonLocated in Hong Kong, NTrare LOUIS VUITTON SUPREME 2017 LV Epi Pouchette Jour GM red document clutch bag Reference: LNKO/A01400 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Epi Pochette Jour Collec...Category
2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
- new BALENCIAGA Demna Everyday Camera XS burgundy red logo camera crossbody bagBy BalenciagaLocated in Hong Kong, NTnew BALENCIAGA Demna Everyday Camera XS burgundy red logo camera crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/B01350 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Demna Gvasalia Model: Everyday Camera Bag XS Ma...Category
2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
- new CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Marie Jane red signature logo bucket crossbody bagBy Christian LouboutinLocated in Hong Kong, NTnew CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Marie Jane red signature logo bucket crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/B00238 Brand: Christian Louboutin Designer: Christian Louboutin Model: Marie Jane Mate...Category
2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
- new CELINE Hedi Slimane 2019 C Charm red quilted small crossbody camera bagBy CelineLocated in Hong Kong, NTnew CELINE Hedi Slimane 2019 C Charm red quilted small crossbody camera bag Reference: TGAS/B01426 Brand: Celine Designer: Hedi Slimane ...Category
2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
- new MOSCHINO Couture! smooth red leather gold M top zip wristlet clutch bagBy MoschinoLocated in Hong Kong, NTnew MOSCHINO Couture! smooth red leather gold M top zip wristlet clutch bag Reference: KNCN/A00020 Brand: Moschino Designer: Jeremy Scott Collection: Spring...Category
2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières
- BOTTEGA VENETA The Pouch burgundy red soft lambskin leather clutch bagBy Bottega VenetaLocated in Hong Kong, NTBOTTEGA VENETA The Pouch burgundy red soft lambskin leather clutch bag Reference: LNKO/A01908 Brand: Bottega Veneta Designer: Daniel Lee Model: The Pouch...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
- NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition BagBy Louis VuittonLocated in Fort Lauderdale, FLThe extremely rare LOUIS VUITTON Fuchsia Cartoon Firebird, the most luxurious of them all. One of a kind and only a few were released Worldwide in 2008! Cartoon Limited Collection ba...Category
Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags
- Satin Ruby Chanel bag Collection Paris-Shangai Métiers d'Arts 2011By ChanelLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRSatin Ruby Chanel bag Paris-Shangai Metiers d'Arts 2011 Size: width= 28 cm height= 19 cm wide= 8cm Double chain in aged metal color and double flap ( the one underneath is shorter t...Category
2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
- Fendi Vitello Baguette Papavero Shoulder Crossbody Hand BagBy FendiLocated in Freehold, NJPre-Owned 100% Authentic Fendi Vitello Baguette Papavero Bag RATING: A excellent, near mint, has little to no signs of wear MATERIAL: leather STRAP: Fendi long adjustable leather s...Category
2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
- Chanel feather clutch bagBy ChanelLocated in London, GBCovered in an array of wispy feathers to create a beautiful movement, This pre-owned Chanel clutch from the years 2000- 2002 is the perfect accessory for a glamorous night out. Sized for just essentials, this beautiful bag features metallic gold trims...Category
Early 2000s European Evening Bags and Minaudières
- 1950s Koret Coral Seed Beaded Handbag w Seed Bead Loop Fringed BottomBy KoretLocated in Gresham, OR1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium...Category
1950s American Top Handle Bags
- CHANEL Red Caviar Leather Gold Jumbo Evening Shoulder Flap BagBy ChanelLocated in Chicago, ILPre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1991 Collection Caviar Leather Gold Tone Hardware 11.75” W x 8.75” H x 3” D Strap Drop 24” Includes Authenticity Card 100% Authenticity GuaranteedCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
$19,140 Sale Price20% OffFree Shipping