Spring 1998 Valentino Haute Couture Strapless Dress w Elaborately Beaded & Sequin Skirt designer-jean-varon The entire top half of

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

Sourced from the grand daughter of the original couture client

Some slight grubbiness and water marks to the interior lining

It has a decent weight to it that allows it to hold the lines Galanos intended

The straps of this gem are ingenious - they are doubled and then stitched to form little loops

Spring 1998 Valentino Haute Couture Strapless Dress w Elaborately Beaded & Sequin Skirt designer-jean-varon The entire top half ofThis 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