1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress evening_shoes We see two embossed silhouettes

We see two embossed silhouettes of founder 'Coco' Chanel

Iridescent pale purple silk throws subtle hints of pink as it catches the light

down the front of the skirt and along each sleeve

his clients included the Duchess of Kent

It has the archetypal look of the era which crossed over into the early 1990s

1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress evening_shoes We see two embossed silhouettesMade in Italy, this vibrant patterned party dress walked the runway for Valentinos Spring 1985 collection. At the bust, a frothy chiffon overlay sits over a simple strapless dress silhouette. The black chiffon is patterned with painterly florals in white outlines splashed with the primary colours: red, blue and yellow. This memorable fabric is also seen in the couture collection from the same year. Stunningly crafted, the bodice is boned all the way