Incredible Fall 1986 Valentino by the Original Mr. Valentino Black Velvet Dress w Rhinestone Insets designer-stephen-burrows side painted metal zipper

side painted metal zipper

Inside it looks like the is the remnants of glue on the inner chiffon

The skirt is just amazing - there are yards of that hand loomed knit and it is long

Partially lined with a nude silky rayon (one side of the bust and the front of the skirt) and closes with a back

Incredible Fall 1986 Valentino by the Original Mr. Valentino Black Velvet Dress w Rhinestone Insets designer-stephen-burrows side painted metal zipperThe twin of this gorgeous dress walked the Fall 1986 runway. It was made under the creative direction of the original Mr Valentino. This is an exceptional example of Valentino's work that he was doing during the 1980s. Finding pieces from this time period in such immaculate condition is a rarity and I am very pleased to have this beautiful dress in the shop. In 2022 Sara Sampaio wore one backwards on the red carpet. I love having the red carpet and