Giambattista Valli Leopard Chiffon Strapless Maxi-Dress
This playful leopard print chiffon maxi dress is by Giambattista Valli for his Resort 2013 collection. Leopard print is a recurring motif for the Italian fashion house, and here, it was used to glamorous effect for a range of garments in the collection. We have attached look 10 to show the exact print design but on a different dress and look 42, after the design on which this dress is based, minus the halter neck detail.
The dress is tailored from pale gold silk chiffon decorated with painterly mustard-yellow and dark brown-black spots to form a leopard effect across the silk. The gown is styled as a strapless, floor-length silhouette. It has a bustier top which is wrapped in gathered layers of chiffon. Inside, it is corseted, boned the whole way around with a nude mesh corset, and wired around the bust - this fastens on the left-hand side with multiple rows of hook-and-eye clasps. The waist is nipped in to accentuate the body’s curves and, from the waist down, softly pleated chiffon cascades to the floor. The skirt is lined in silk chiffon. The dress fastens under the left arm with a hidden tonal zip.
In excellent condition with no flaws of any note. The composition label states that it is 100% Silk with a lining of 84% Polyamide, 16% Elastane. Labelled an Italian 40, UK 8, US 4 but sizes vary between brands so please check our below measurements carefully.
MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 32 in. (81 cm)
WAIST - 26 in. (66 cm)
HIP - 38 in. (97 cm)
LENGTH - 52 in. (132 cm)
Pickup available at CIRCA VINTAGE
Usually ready in 24 hours
F.A.Q.
Will you set anything aside for me before I come?
We are happy to find anything you may be interested in from our website - please let us know a week in advance.
We also have an extensive offline collection. If you let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget, we can browse through our archive in advance of your appointment.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear when trying on garments from certain eras, especially the 1950s. Vintage clothing was often worn with undergarments that shaped the waist and as such is tailored for them.
We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look; many of which are also for sale.
You may also wish to bring your favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying on, or a pair in gold or silver.
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Many of our lower-priced pieces (under £150) are not available to buy online. Our prices range from £80 - £600 for separates. Dresses start at around £150 and go up to £2,500 for the very best antique pieces and designer vintage. Our bridalwear ranges from £300 - £3,000.
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Where can I get alterations?
We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.
Do you have an after-care service?
We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage pieces and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
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Our address is Circa Vintage, 87A Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB
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