Gorgeous Spring 2003 Valentino Runway Look 59 Bias Cut Leaf Print Silk Dress w Sequin Detailing designer-salvatore-ferragamo Unlined and buttons part way

Unlined and buttons part way down the front to close with fabric covered buttons

Patou was one of the founders of the sportswear movement and the later designers of the house often hearkened back to this aesthetic

flat pleats built around the torso of the dress but so carefully done that the design in the silk appears unbroken

This is a fantastic Chanel knit cardigan made from a wool that feels like it has just a touch of mohair in it so that it has a wonderful soft and cozy feel

Sleeves: 23" and 11" around the upper armShoulders: 13

Gorgeous Spring 2003 Valentino Runway Look 59 Bias Cut Leaf Print Silk Dress w Sequin Detailing designer-salvatore-ferragamo Unlined and buttons part wayThe twin of this dress walked the runway in the Spring 2003 show for Look 59 and I think it and was one of the best dresses of that collection. I love that we have tons of photos of it on the runway and the runway video so that you can see just how fantastic this dress is on the body. It is so hard to capture it on the dress form but when you see that video it is stunningly beautiful. The show was a huge success and the Vogue loved the evening pieces