Gorgeous Fall 2003 Valentino Densely Beaded Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-whites This one is also in

This one is also in its original uncut length

The jacket has sharp cut shoulders and a nipped waist cut

The hem is the same red as the interior

Under that is cutest skirt with a vivid floral design in a riot of colors

This one is especially fabulous because its twin resides in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston which is how we dated it

Gorgeous Fall 2003 Valentino Densely Beaded Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-whites This one is also inWhen searching for the date of this dress, we found a runway piece from Fall 2003 that has very similar bead work through the skirt and was shown with a different bodice at the front, but with the same crossed over strap open cut back. I love that you can get an idea of how well it moves by the runway video. It is truly a beautiful and extraordinary dress and a gorgeous example of the work the original Mr. Valentino was doing for his self named label.