1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress 1940s_jacket Bust - 32"

Bust - 32"

Double layers of organza line the skirt for additional volume

this dress is very good overall

The stiffened hem finishes below the knee and the fabric is a fine quality felted wool in a mottled mid-grey tone

It is comprised of an unusual textured cotton fabric with a bold purple and green floral repeat pattern

1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress 1940s_jacket Bust - 32"Made in Italy, this vibrant patterned party dress walked the runway for Valentinos Spring 1985 collection. At the bust, a frothy chiffon overlay sits over a simple strapless dress silhouette. The black chiffon is patterned with painterly florals in white outlines splashed with the primary colours: red, blue and yellow. This memorable fabric is also seen in the couture collection from the same year. Stunningly crafted, the bodice is boned all the way