Incredible Spring 2003 Valentino Runway Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Black Beaded Detailing z-archive-thierrymugler Models had logos written on

Models had logos written on their faces and even their nails with a 'specially produced varnish embellished with diamante chips'

Unlined and closes under the buttons at the front with snaps

The top is unlined and the skirt lined in a fine ivory silk

It closes with a back zipper and ties around the neck at the front

Incredible Spring 2003 Valentino Runway Black Silk Chiffon Dress w Black Beaded Detailing z-archive-thierrymugler Models had logos written onA white version of this dress walked the runway in 2003 for Look 75 and I it and was one of the best dresses of that collection. Once in production it was also made in black and it is as good or better in this colour. The dress has the added provenance of being the dress that was recently worn by nominee Paulina Alexis for this years Critic's Choice Awards. I love that I have tons of photos of her, the white runway version of the dress, and the runway