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Fall 2012 Valentino by Pierpaolo Piccioli & Maria Grazia Chiuri Silk Crepe Dress w Front Plunge

This dress is from the Fall 2012 Valentino collection and at this time both Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli were acting Creative Directors. It is interesting to see the pieces that they did in these earlier years. This was a dress that was produced for retail in black, red and white. It has the feel of Looks 25 & 48 from the runway with that deep plunge at the front that is really fantastic. The show was a huge success and the Vogue review for this collection stated in part; "For Fall, the designers wove an enchanting, globe-trotting story through the sweetly feminine silhouettes they've established as their own over the last few ready-to-wear and couture seasons". This dress was one of my favourites of the season and it is just a good now.

This is such a gorgeous dress. Its simplicity combined with an almost shocking plunge at the front add up to it being an incredible piece. It is in its original supermodel long length and it is made in one of Valentino's signature silk crepes that gives it its sleek sculpted feel. The dress is very sexy and shows off some skin but still feels very elegant and refined. The fabric has just a touch of a bias cut to it through the body so its very comfortable to wear. I love the wider straps that curve up and over your shoulders and how all the edges of the bodice are set in a soft curving scalloped pattern. The bust is set wide to the sides of the dress and then it opens up across the upper chest to the outer parts of the shoulder. The front plunges down from there to almost the waist. There is a band of the same fabric that sits part way down to keep it perfectly in place and creates just a subtle little key hole below the breast. The result is a very deep plunge but a very wearable one. At the back it is scooped wide across and then down into a V to leave most of your upper back bare. The skirt falls under that in a sculpted A-line. It widens out as it nears the hem and moves beautifully around you when you move while still holding that shape. A wide band of fabric circles all the way around the hem and this is what gives it a slight bit of added weight and structure to help hold the intended shape. It is a beautiful dress. Excellent overall condition with a note below

The bodice is fully lined in a black silk and the lower panel of the skirt is a double layer of the same fabric. The skirt between is unlined. It closes with a back hidden set zipper. There is a horizontal pull across the back of the dress near the base of the zipper that has reduced the price by half of what previous have sold for. Please see the photo after the label shot. Tagged a modern Valentino 44

Bust: 17-18" flat across the back seam and each cup is approx 8-9" across at the widest point
Band under the bust: 16" flat across from side seam to side seam 
Hips: 20" flat across from side seam to side seam 
Bodice: 11" from top of shoulder to the top seam of the band under the bust.
Total length: 64" from top of shoulder to the hem 

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Item# DD4841

Reference Photos: Fall 2012 Valentino Runway Collection, Looks 48 & 25.

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

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