Incredible 1980s Valentino Haute Couture Pale Blue Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Gathered Bodice designer-leonard-paris Each sleeve ends in a

Each sleeve ends in a dramatic and gorgeous fluff of fur

Tagged a vintage 10 and the fabric has stretch

The fabric has a graphic black & white floral print that covers its surface

something you see (and may not be told) more and more often as each year passes and many pieces get more and more fragile

This is still once of my favorites collections from the modern Valentino and I was very pleased to get this example in the shop

Incredible 1980s Valentino Haute Couture Pale Blue Silk Chiffon Dress w Elaborate Gathered Bodice designer-leonard-paris Each sleeve ends in aThere are hints of this dress from both the 1986 collection and in the 1988 collection. The original owner did buy it in the 1980s but I do not have the exact day. I tend to lean towards the earlier date for it but I have included reference photos from both the above mentioned collections. It is a stunning example of Valentino's work during this time period. The dress is beautiful to see in person. It flows over the body from the more fitted bodice