Spring 2002 Valentino by Mr. Valentino Runway Look 79 Strapless Red Dot Silk Chiffon Dress w Ruffled Tiers z-archive-lorisazzaro The sleeves go to just

The sleeves go to just below the elbows

Sleeves: 30" but meant to be pushed up

This peeks out from the silk netting as if it was a separate undergarment that has been exposed

The waist is seamed and brought in further by the matching pink silk sash

This dress for example is clearly a direct inspiration of a classic Mexican wedding dress

Spring 2002 Valentino by Mr. Valentino Runway Look 79 Strapless Red Dot Silk Chiffon Dress w Ruffled Tiers z-archive-lorisazzaro The sleeves go to justThe twin of this dress walked the Spring 2002 runway as Look 79. It was made under the creative direction of the original Mr. Valentino. The dress was one of a group of seven presented near the end of the show. I think it was the best of that group and it is a wonderful example of Valentino's work for his main line during this time period. I love having the runway photos and video of the dress for reference so that you can see just how amazing it is