1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress pucci_blouse The front is secured with

The front is secured with mother-of-pearl buttons

1980s or early 1990s monochrome polka dot chiffon ruffle dress

The skilfully corseted bodice is underwired at the breast

particularly for a piece of over a century of age

This elegant Yves Saint Laurent black jersey dress is from the autumn/ winter 1999 collection and designed by Alber Elbaz

1983 Valentino Haute Couture Emerald Green Velvet and Wool Dress pucci_blouse The front is secured withThis elegant cocktail dress was designed as part of Valentinos 1983 Fall haute couture collection. Many high profile, couture clients request minor variations to runway looks and we have pictured a long version of the dress modelled by Dalma Callado for an editorial shoot. She was one of Garavani's favourite models and regularly walked the catwalk in his shows. The dress, which is about knee length, is entirely hand stitched and a combination of rich