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• It's twin walk the runway in a deep burgundy brown for Fall 2002, Look 65
• Under the creative direction of the original Mr. Valentino
• It sits just at the edges of the shoulders, and the sleeves are very full with a lot of movement as a cascade down the arm
• The top of each shoulder is gathered in rounded cleats, and then the same detail sits on each hip. Long panels of social Cheon are suspended by those details at the hip and there also add movement
• The dress skims over the body and wipe out by the ham. The back is cut lower than the front so you get a lot of movement.
• The body of the dress is made from three layers of silk chiffon, and the sleeves are two layers
• It closes with a hidden setback zipper
• Tagged a vintage Valentino 12
• Excellent condition

Sleeves: to 33" at their longest points and are full and open around the upper arm.
Bust: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: top 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 60" from top of shoulder to front hem, 70" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG

Reference Photos/Video: Fall 2002 Valentino, Look 65.

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