1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress pucci_blouse 52 cm )SHOULDER: 34 in

52 cm )SHOULDER: 34 in

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

This elegant Yves Saint Laurent black jersey dress is from the autumn/ winter 1999 collection and designed by Alber Elbaz

The front is secured with mother-of-pearl buttons

particularly for a piece of over a century of age

1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress pucci_blouse 52 cm )SHOULDER: 34 inThis 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