2000s Valentino Silk Leopard Print Midi Dress with Crossover 1930s-dress By the 1980s

By the 1980s

The skirt is fully beaded and falls to the floor

The dress is unlined but the button placket is backed with sand-coloured cotton

The skirt is lined in a stiff organza style cotton petticoat and there is a concealed zip fastening at the side

Both pieces present very well and can be displayed in a historical setting

2000s Valentino Silk Leopard Print Midi Dress with Crossover 1930s-dress By the 1980sThis beautifully cut Valentino leopard silk midi dress is circa 2004 and was likely part of a mainline resort collection. This dress offers a soft, fluid take on a classic column silhouette. The lightweight silk is printed with a painterly leopard motif in natural tones, giving the dress an elegant, understated 'wildness'. The fabric gathers into two shoulder straps detailed with hidden white tulle for subtle strength and structure. A V neckline at