1980s Valentino Haute Couture Blue Silk Velvet Shift Dress designer-biba There is so much fabric

There is so much fabric on the lower portion of the dress that once on you don't notice any of this

Some of the best leather craftsman in the world were there at the time and the piece made are fantastic

You could probably come up with a dozen ways to make these ties work - huge bows

Exterior caftan: 58" X 44"

It is just above the knee so is adorable on

1980s Valentino Haute Couture Blue Silk Velvet Shift Dress designer-biba There is so much fabricThis 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