Incredible Fall 1986 Valentino by the Original Mr. Valentino Black Velvet Dress w Rhinestone Insets designer-stephen-burrows The designs of the sequins

The designs of the sequins is quite dense and swirls and curves over the surface of the dress

Completely whip stitched

Starting at the top of the neck on each side are two bands of silk that run vertically side-by-side all the way down the length of the entire dress to the hem

Inside it looks like the is the remnants of glue on the inner chiffon

Incredible Fall 1986 Valentino by the Original Mr. Valentino Black Velvet Dress w Rhinestone Insets designer-stephen-burrows The designs of the sequinsThe twin of this gorgeous dress walked the Fall 1986 runway. It was made under the creative direction of the original Mr Valentino. This is an exceptional example of Valentino's work that he was doing during the 1980s. Finding pieces from this time period in such immaculate condition is a rarity and I am very pleased to have this beautiful dress in the shop. In 2022 Sara Sampaio wore one backwards on the red carpet. I love having the red carpet and