Well Documented Spring 1987 Valentino Original Strapless Pink & Black Silk Chiffon Dress designer-donald-brooks The top "tabard" cut top

The top "tabard" cut top is fabulous

Two tones of ribbon are used to create the perfect little straps that curve up and over each shoulder

For some of the photos I added a pretty black ribbon so you can see how it would look belted

straight across cut neckline and then the back is scooped

Well Documented Spring 1987 Valentino Original Strapless Pink & Black Silk Chiffon Dress designer-donald-brooks The top "tabard" cut topThe twin of this dress in a red colour walked the runway for the Spring 1987 show and its red twin was also used in the ad campaign that year. I am very happy to have those shots for you because it really shows how great this is once on the body. It is a gorgeous and very pretty example of the work that Mr Valentino 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