Incredible Spring 1993 Valentino Runway Star Dress w Front & Back Mesh Insets mao-hide Photo by Lothar Schmid

Photo by Lothar Schmid

Gusset: 13" from bottom seam of waist to inside seam

Examples of Karl's work during this time period are held in museums around the world and are rare finds

Unlined and has a touch of transparency

Note that the bias cut means that the measurements given below the bust are very flexible- we have noted the maximum the fabric goes comfortably

Incredible Spring 1993 Valentino Runway Star Dress w Front & Back Mesh Insets mao-hide Photo by Lothar SchmidThe twin of this dress walked the runway on supermodel Carla Bruni who looked unbelievable in it. Valentino did a series of these dresses that were all done with this touch on a Western theme of stars on them with slightly different upper bodices. This is the second of that series that I have had. The first was sourced privately for a client and I love that I have found another one. We have included photos of the runway and of video many of the pieces