1980s Valentino Haute Couture Blue Silk Velvet Shift Dress designer-azzedine-alaia The bust is suspended from

The bust is suspended from tiny silk straps with a full built in interior with built in cups

The blend of colors are amazing - vivid and vibrant colors are set on a white backdrop for the bodice and black for the skirt

Length: 29" from top of bodice to hem

I love the way he constructed the waistline on this one with a wider panel and then soft pleating that comes out form each side

In its heyday the Gene Shelly of California label was a must have

1980s Valentino Haute Couture Blue Silk Velvet Shift Dress designer-azzedine-alaia The bust is suspended fromThis exceptional and rare, Haute Couture dress from Valentino Haute Couture, is wonderful. The dress is simply cut and belies the numerous couture details that become apparent as you look at it more closely. The dress has a simple scooped and angled neckline at both the front and the back. Sitting across the neckline and forming the sleeves is silk chiffon that has been hand placed and stitched into soft pleats. These are set at different angles and