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

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

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

Sleeves: 13" and 14" around at the widest point

This one is also in its original uncut length

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.