Spring 1980 Valentino Haute Couture Black Floral Silk Dress w Ruffle Sleeves & Pleated Skirt designer-burberry Fully lined in a black

Fully lined in a black tissue silk and closes with a hidden set zipper

This collection was called 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' and the Alexander McQueen site says of this collection: "For the second time in his career

Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam and adjustable more

The vinyl was known to flake on these because of the type of vinyl used so it is still rated as excellent as the flaking is so very minor

Great overall condition

Spring 1980 Valentino Haute Couture Black Floral Silk Dress w Ruffle Sleeves & Pleated Skirt designer-burberry Fully lined in a blackThis is a beautiful example of Valentino's Haute Couture work that he was doing during the 1980s. I have dated this to the Spring 1980 collection based particularly on the sleeves which were a highlight of the collections in and around this time period. The dress is exceptionally well made and of course being Haute Couture was entirely made by hand. It is beautiful. Finding pieces from this time period in such immaculate condition is a rarity and I am