1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress pucci_blouse 52 cm )SHOULDER: 34 in

52 cm )SHOULDER: 34 in

It is labelled an Italian size 42

We have spotted one or two broken brides which of course could be repaired

particularly for a piece of over a century of age

1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress pucci_blouse 52 cm )SHOULDER: 34 inThis elegant cocktail dress was designed as part of Valentinos 1983 Fall haute couture collection. Many high profile, couture clients request minor variations to runway looks and we have pictured a long version of the dress modelled by Dalma Callado for an editorial shoot. She was one of Garavani's favourite models and regularly walked the catwalk in his shows. The dress, which is about knee length, is entirely hand stitched and a combination of rich