Fall 1982 Valentino by the Original Mr Valentino Purple Silk Strapless BubbleDress w Rainbow Detailing designer-missoni The dress then skims over

The dress then skims over the waist under that and then flares out and widens as it nears the hem

It closes with the gold toned metal buttons at the front

" and for the evening pieces she noted that

The neckline is just slightly scooped and the sleeves are very full above their buttoned cuffs

It is exceptional and absolutely beautiful

Fall 1982 Valentino by the Original Mr Valentino Purple Silk Strapless BubbleDress w Rainbow Detailing designer-missoni The dress then skims overThis dress is from the Fall 1982 Valentino collection. It was made under the creative direction of the original Mr. Valentino. This is a very rare and unusual dress from the Valentino boutique label. Michelle Harper wore its twin in 2011 and you can see it in the foreground of the photo of an exhibit of his work at the Met Museum. Its twin was shot in black that season as well. Valentino launched his ready to wear label in 1962 just two years after