valentino dress vintage Vintage 2005 Valentino Cruise Collection Colorful Floral Silk Low-Cut Halter Tiered Gown

An absolutely breathtaking and incredibly rare Valentino colorful 'Lily Garden' floral silk tiered ruffle floor-length gown from his epic 2005 Cruise Collection. For over forty years, Valentino has been one of the most prominent names in fashion, creating some of the world's most luxurious and classic designs. Well-known clients include Princess Margaret of England, Audrey Hepburn, Jacqueline Kennedy, Julia Roberts and Claudia Schiffer. It was Valentino's desire to design clothes that would celebrate the female form and accentuate a woman's sensuality. As pictured, this gorgeous gown was Brittany Murphy’s choice look for the red carpet premiere of her movie 'Little Black Book'. The luxurious fabric is a semi sheer large-scale floral print silk that cascades into multi-layered ruffles. This offers a chic ethereal quality that captures the spirit of Valentino’s iconic elegance. The alluring low-cut bodice is ultra flattering and the peekaboo back cut-out, which ties into a delicate bow, adds a flirty mood to the dress. My favorite design element has to be the heavily pleated nipped waist which effortlessly flows into impressive tiered floor-length skirting. This colorful 'lily garden' gown has a spirit of motion and glamour, almost as if you were dancing with the flowers. Perfect for the red carpet or an unforgettable summer soireè, this gown embodies everything that Valentino stands for: femininity, grace, and an undeniable sense of luxury. 

Measurements
Marked a size 6
Bust: 32-35 inches
Waist: 26-27 inches
Hips: best up to 38 inches
Total Length: 66 inches

This archival 2005 Valentino floral silk gown is in beautiful condition with no stains, rips or holes. Perfectly working back zipper. Highly wearable and an investment piece that will continue to increase in value.