Gorgeous Fall 2003 Valentino Densely Beaded Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-whites The jacket has sharp cut

The jacket has sharp cut shoulders and a nipped waist cut

The bodice is cut with no shoulder seams and the sleeves come out form the waist giving it a rounded

Thousands of glass tube beads and sequins cover the jacket and this gives it weight yet once on the body it does not feel uncomfortable to wear

corals and a soft yellow

Gorgeous Fall 2003 Valentino Densely Beaded Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-whites The jacket has sharp cutWhen searching for the date of this dress, we found a runway piece from Fall 2003 that has very similar bead work through the skirt and was shown with a different bodice at the front, but with the same crossed over strap open cut back. I love that you can get an idea of how well it moves by the runway video. It is truly a beautiful and extraordinary dress and a gorgeous example of the work the original Mr. Valentino was doing for his self named label.