1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress 1940s_jacket It is comprised of an

It is comprised of an unusual textured cotton fabric with a bold purple and green floral repeat pattern

Mamie Eisenhower and Gloria Swanson

The stiffened hem finishes below the knee and the fabric is a fine quality felted wool in a mottled mid-grey tone

There is some give at the waist line and the top portion of the dress is quite roomy in comparision to the waist

1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress 1940s_jacket It is comprised of anMade 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