1980s Valentino Dress & Jacket designer-ceil-chapman The cuffs are the caught

The cuffs are the caught up in another gathered band of fabric that then buttons down the sides to mimic the front

This is a beautiful example of his early work during that time period and has that coveted "Jackie O" look and feel with its perfect cut and simplicity of design

The neck line is the stand out detail on this one of course

I lowered my price quite a bit on this to accommodate for these small flaws and none of the breaks are so large as to detract or take away from this extraordinary textile and in my opinion the old and well done repairs only add to the immense beauty of this shawl

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1980s Valentino Dress & Jacket designer-ceil-chapman The cuffs are the caughtValentino can always be counted on for an lady like, refined silhouette and this set is just that and so much more. The seaming and the inside finished seams just shout quality and attention to detail. The dress is a simple shift with a defined waist line and that perfect elegant silhouette. Mr. Valentino always must add a touch of romantic femininity and this is done with that fabulous ruffle edge at the hem. Each is created by the insertion of