Gorgeous Fall 2003 Valentino Densely Beaded Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-whites Under that is cutest skirt

Under that is cutest skirt with a vivid floral design in a riot of colors

The bodice is cut with no shoulder seams and the sleeves come out form the waist giving it a rounded

/  (2) Carolyn Murphy in Vintage Loris Azzaro at the 2003 Met Gala

The jacket has sharp cut shoulders and a nipped waist cut

The hem is the same red as the interior

Gorgeous Fall 2003 Valentino Densely Beaded Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-whites Under that is cutest skirtWhen searching for the date of this dress, we found a runway piece from Fall 2003 that has very similar bead work through the skirt and was shown with a different bodice at the front, but with the same crossed over strap open cut back. I love that you can get an idea of how well it moves by the runway video. It is truly a beautiful and extraordinary dress and a gorgeous example of the work the original Mr. Valentino was doing for his self named label.