1978 Runway Documented Valentino Floral Black Silk Maxi Dress YSL_Coat The front is finished with

The front is finished with fabric-covered buttons

Geometric forms in grey and vibrant turquoise are sketched across the cloth in an abstract manner that only adds to its arty

It has a nipped-in

There are two well-executed repairs to the front corner of the arm gusset

the dress is lined with nude satin

1978 Runway Documented Valentino Floral Black Silk Maxi Dress YSL_Coat The front is finished withA very special runway documented Valentino maxi dress from the spring 1978 collection and designed by Mr Garavani a few years after founding his Valentino Boutique line. Tailored from smooth, slightly sheer silk, it is patterned with an incredibly detailed floral print showing lemon yellow, candy pink and apricot orange roses nestled amongst sage green foliage. The print is broken up across the top of the dress by panels of sheer black lace which