A regal Valentino ball gown, from the 1994 spring/summer collection. Fashioned from a luxurious coppery duchesse silk satin, and constructed with an applied overskirt which trails down the sides and back of the gown into a train.

 

Featuring a finely detailed bossom-area, comprising of a sweet-heart neckline—which features micro-pleats done in an arch to flow with the cut of the neckline, and ending in a large bow. Also at the waist, are graduated lengths of stitched pleats. Thus, notice how every detail, small or large (such as this) has been carefully perfected.

 

The overskirt has an internal backing of startched tulle, to help maintain it's voluminous shape at all times, whilst the underside is covered with the satin. It's fully lined, and the interior bodice even has an organza partial lining which extends only to the hips for extra smoothness and comfort, both this lining and the dress fasten with zippers, there is also an interior petersham waistband, whilst also having a built-in wired brassiere (lined in satin).

 

Labelled, Valentino / Boutique / Made in Italy, with the client number stamped. Without a doubt, it's a sublime, couture-quality & court worthy example! With resources for vintage Vogue editions, the gown would have reatiled new during 1994 for appx. $6-7K.

 

 

Measurements: Bust 33", Waist 25".