Iconic Fall 2013 Valentino Black Sculpted Runway Finale Dress w Long Sleeves designer-thea-porter First the cut - it

First the cut - it is impeccable and has the type of workmanship and seamed pattern work that one rarely sees today

The sixties had that fantastic Victorian romance revival thing going on with designers delving into the past for inspiration and when it was done right it was perfection

This Michael Novarese could very well be a one-of-a-kind as most of his higher end pieces were made to order

The cuffs are both finished with an 18" band of fur that is either a mink or a sable

The fabric is very pliable and not at all heavy in weight so that once on it drapes very well

Iconic Fall 2013 Valentino Black Sculpted Runway Finale Dress w Long Sleeves designer-thea-porter First the cut - itPlease do not buy. On hold for DM This twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 2013 collection and it is not only the twin of the runway piece but it is also the twin of the same dress that I have had in the shop before. I think I love it even more this second time around. In 2013 Valentino was headed by both Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. They had stepped into Mr Valentino's shoes and were breathing new life into the brand.