Spring 2002 Valentino by Mr. Valentino Runway Look 79 Strapless Red Dot Silk Chiffon Dress w Ruffled Tiers z-archive-lorisazzaro Fully lined in a black

Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes at the front with the zipper as shown

The sleeves go to just below the elbows

Sleeves: approximately 26" and they are 10-11" around the upper arm

That same padded quilting technique is used to detail the collar and neckline at the front where a series of silk covered buttons and loops allow you to button it up for a high neck or leave open for a bit of skin to show

The dress is very well made and the black silk interior gives it a rich and sensual feel once on

Spring 2002 Valentino by Mr. Valentino Runway Look 79 Strapless Red Dot Silk Chiffon Dress w Ruffled Tiers z-archive-lorisazzaro Fully lined in a blackThe twin of this dress walked the Spring 2002 runway as Look 79. It was made under the creative direction of the original Mr. Valentino. The dress was one of a group of seven presented near the end of the show. I think it was the best of that group and it is a wonderful example of Valentino's work for his main line during this time period. I love having the runway photos and video of the dress for reference so that you can see just how amazing it is