Fall 1995 Valentino by the Original Mr Valentino Runway Black Velvet Dress w Sequin Detailing designer-scott-barrie The rest of the jacket

The rest of the jacket is cut soft and easy so that it feel like a mix of a cardigan and jacket and just stays easy and simple

Built in interior panniers around the hip area that I have photoed

I love the sides - they are left open from the outer edge to the inner seaming so you get that feel of a true caftan and all the decadence and flow that a caftan would have

You really have to be viewing up close and looking for the areas

On the exterior the coat has been embroidered extensively

Fall 1995 Valentino by the Original Mr Valentino Runway Black Velvet Dress w Sequin Detailing designer-scott-barrie The rest of the jacketThe twin of this incredible dress walked the runway for the Fall 1995 collection. It was made under the creative direction of the original Mr. Valentino. I love that we have runway reference photos so that you can see how phenomenal this is once on the body. This is a fantastically rare dress by the original Mr. Valentino and it is extraordinarily beautiful. The dress combines an inky black velvet with portions covered in glossy black sequins that are