valentino
Phenomenal Spring 1991 Original Valentino Runway Pale Pink & Pastel Green Strapless Cut Out Dress
- The twin of this incredible dress walked the runway for the Spring 1991 collection.
- It was made under the original Mr. Valentino.
- I love that we have runway photos and video so that you can see how phenomenal this is once on the body.
- Interestingly, for the Resort 2026 Valentino collection, we saw a version of the dress produced in a chiffon.
- This is just a really exceptional and rare dress that is a fantastic example of the work he was doing during this time period.
- The dress is made out of silk crepe that has a touch of texture to it. That fabric and it's pretty pastel colours make for a beautiful combination.
- The bodice is strapless and curves at the top. An almost bathing suit top feeling bandeau is caught up in a matching coloured fabric knot at its centre. A second knot gathers in the panel of fabric that runs just above the waist.
- This leaves a large open cut out at the front. At the back the fabric is gathered into a centre vertical seam with a second smaller open cut out mid back.
- The waist is seamed and the skirt is gathered into that all the way around. This allows the skirt to have a little bit of fullness as it falls to the floor. At the back of the skirt there is extra fabric so you have a little bit of kick as you walk.
- Once the dress is on you do not see the lining but I love that it is a brighter pastel grass green. It is like a little secret that only the person wearing it knows about.
- The dress is fully lined with handset silk through the bodice and the skirt is unlined. There is light boning through the bodice. A waist stay hooks to close and the dress closes with a side zipper. The entire construction of the inner bodice appears to have been done by hand. There is perhaps the lightest bit of fading here and there but I am being extremely picky.
- Tagged a vintage Valentino 8
- Excellent condition
Bust: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 9" from top of bodice to waist
Total length: 51" from top of bodice to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML
Item# DD5358
Reference Photos/Video: (1-3) Spring 1991 Valentino. / (4) Resort 2026 Valentino.
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