Spring 1998 Valentino Haute Couture Strapless Dress w Elaborately Beaded & Sequin Skirt designer-jean-varon Slight wear to the covering

Slight wear to the covering of the piping on the side of the clutch

The entire top half of the dress is printed and the cut is very easy to wear and flattering

Some slight grubbiness and water marks to the interior lining

At the bottom of the skirt is a wide panel of the same fabric that is also attached with soft gathers so that you get an incredible amount of volume  and fullness

Spring 1998 Valentino Haute Couture Strapless Dress w Elaborately Beaded & Sequin Skirt designer-jean-varon Slight wear to the coveringThis is a version of a dress from the Spring 1998 Haute Couture collection. I have included a reference photo here and you can see the similarities between the two dresses. It was not unusual for a client to have a dress completely customized to her and this most likely is a one off with no other exactly like it made. The dress is absolutely exquisite. It is a stunning example of Mr. Valentino's couture work during this time period. This dress is