Original Fall 2004 Valentino Runway Look 53 Strapless Red Silk Dress w Flowers on the Hips & Flared Skirt designer-mary-quant But it is not

But it is not

It is otherwise in sound

The top wraps and ties while still staying somewhat high on the chest as was the fashion of the time

Very early in his career he invented a process where he was able to transfer prints and paints onto leather and became known for his leather work after his first collection was presented in 1972 (the other jacket I am listing along with this one is a museum quality example of that process)

Once on an actual body this dress truly comes to life and it is just gorgeous

Original Fall 2004 Valentino Runway Look 53 Strapless Red Silk Dress w Flowers on the Hips & Flared Skirt designer-mary-quant But it is notThe twin of this dress walked the runway for Fall 2004 and it is a very famous Valentino dress. It was made under the creative direction of the original Mr. Valentino Pierpaolo later remade this dress as an homage that was almost identical. I have had that dress as well and there are key differences. This is the original version. The dress is strapless and made out of a red silk in the signature Valentino red. The dress is made out of long set,