Spring 1998 Valentino Haute Couture Strapless Dress w Elaborately Beaded & Sequin Skirt designer-balmain Reference Photos: (1) Spring 1986

Reference Photos: (1) Spring 1986 Bill Blass Runway

We love the trompe l'oeil print

hooking in at the waist behind the jewel with a flat hook & eye

worn by Pat Cleveland

These softly curve up and around the neck to hook into place at the nape of your neck

Spring 1998 Valentino Haute Couture Strapless Dress w Elaborately Beaded & Sequin Skirt designer-balmain Reference Photos: (1) Spring 1986This is a version of a dress from the Spring 1998 Haute Couture collection. I have included a reference photo here and you can see the similarities between the two dresses. It was not unusual for a client to have a dress completely customized to her and this most likely is a one off with no other exactly like it made. The dress is absolutely exquisite. It is a stunning example of Mr. Valentino's couture work during this time period. This dress is