1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress pucci_blouse It is labelled an Italian

It is labelled an Italian size 42

The dress is made up of a series of panels that flare outwards from the shoulder

3 cm)Shoulders - 17 in

particularly for a piece of over a century of age

The skilfully corseted bodice is underwired at the breast

1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress pucci_blouse It is labelled an ItalianThis elegant cocktail dress was designed as part of Valentinos 1983 Fall haute couture collection. Many high profile, couture clients request minor variations to runway looks and we have pictured a long version of the dress modelled by Dalma Callado for an editorial shoot. She was one of Garavani's favourite models and regularly walked the catwalk in his shows. The dress, which is about knee length, is entirely hand stitched and a combination of rich