This is a dress that did not make the official lookbook photos released, although you can clearly see a glimpse of it in the video produced for resort that season. I love that they chose to make this in the ivory and gold and it influenced Look 63 for the Spring collection that was done in a vivid yellow. The dress is more soft and romantic in this colour. Vogue said that 'Pierpaolo Piccioli had his Resort collection photographed in Rome’s Orto Botanico, a green oasis in the center of the city with giant bamboo stands and towering palm trees.' This is one of my favourite Valentino dresses of all time and it is exquisite.

I love this dress. It really is one of my favourite Valentino pieces and it instantly recognizable. When you add in that spectacular array of feathers, rhinestones and gold bead work that covers the entire dress, it is just a joy. The dress is made from a fine and very light weight virgin wool and silk mix that gives it it's rich, luxurious feel. It has just enough weight to hold the shape and support all of the embellishment on it, but it is still light enough to wear comfortably. I love that Pierpaulo's Valentino always went to the extra lengths to source and use such beautiful fabrics. It is part of what makes up the exceptional quality of their pieces. Pale ivory ostrich feathers cover a large portion of the dress and this gives it such beautiful movement over the body once it is on. The neckline is simple and the bodice is cut to skim over you to the seam at the waist. The skirt is set into the waist in a series of soft gathers and has a more generous feel to it. The skirt falls to the floor from there, widening out gently as it nears the hem. The sleeves are set into the bodice with a slight capped feel to them. As they fall down the arm they widen out into an almost bell shape and then are brought back in at the cuff that snaps into place around the wrist. The entire dress has been covered in vertical rows of little gold tube beads. At the top of the dress they sit in neat little flat rows but then just around the bust area he started adding beads that actually sit up and off the fabric. I have taken some detailed shots so you can see what I mean. This adds to the incredible textile feel that the dress has. Scattered in in among the rows, are sequins and little rhinestone feeling beads that give the dress a little extra sparkle in the light. The entire bottom portion of the sleeves and the skirt are covered in a massive amount of ivory feathers to make it truly spectacular. The slightest movement causes the feathers to catch the air and move around you to give the dress this wonderful airy feel. The construction throughout is beautiful and meticulously done. An exceptional Valentino end it is a a dress that might make a spectacular piece for a bride who does not want to go the traditional route or as part of a wedding weekend. Of course it could be worn to any glamorous occasion and would be the highlight of a Valentino collection. Excellent condition

Fully lined in an ivory silk and it closes with a back hidden set zipper. The feathers are in excellent condition with no shedding. Dress appears to be worn very little if at all. Tagged a modern Valentino 38.

Sleeves: 24" with the end of the feathers extending past the end of the sleeve by several inches beyond that measurement. They are 14" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 14"
Bust: 16.5-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 26" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 15" from top of shoulder to waist
Length: 59" from top of shoulder to end of feathers at the hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD4919

Reference Photos/Video: (1) Screenshot from the .  /  (2-3) Spring 2020 Valentino, Look 63.  /  (3-5) Caroline Daur at the Valentino Haute Couture Show for Paris Fashion Week, January 2020.  /  (6) Alessandra Mastronardi in Valentino at Valentino's Born in Roma Ball, 2019.  / (7) Credit unknown.

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