2011 Valentino White Dress with Ruffle Detail and Embellished Strap
We believe this gown was made as part of Valentino’s Resort 2011 collection or a bridal collection from the same year. We have attached an image of Look 29/32 which has the same ruffle details and strap embellishment. During this period, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli were co-creative directors of the house, forming a wildly successful partnership with their elegant take on femininity with a hint of rock and roll edge.
This romantic dress is tailored from pale cream silky fabric and falls in a column silhouette to the floor. It has two straps made from clashing yet complimentary fabrics. One strap is crafted from cream chiffon and forms a theatrical ruffle that sweeps over the shoulder, across the bust and cascades down the side of the dress. The other strap is heavily beaded; layered white mesh is adorned with pretty flowers formed of pearlescent petal-shaped beads around a central rhinestone. Inside the dress is a nude corset. Boned the whole way around the body, it has a modesty strap and unwiring at the bust. The dress fastens under the right arm with a hidden tonal zip and is fully lined with cream satin. It would make a stunning and highly memorable wedding dress.
This dress is in excellent condition, we noted some incredibly light markings toward the very bottom hem where it has grazed the floor, these would never be seen when worn. The tags are attached and it looks like it might never have been worn. There is no size or composition label, so please check the measurements below closely. The fabric has just a little stretch. We believe this would best fit a statuesque UK size 10-12 or US 6-8.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 32 in. (81 cm)
WAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)
HIP - 40 in. (102 cm)
LENGTH - 66 in. (168 cm)
TRAIN LENGTH - 70 in. (178 cm)
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