Original Fall 2004 Valentino Runway Look 53 Strapless Red Silk Dress w Flowers on the Hips & Flared Skirt Pinks / (3) 1976 Yves Saint

/  (3) 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Peasant collection for American Vogue

There was an area or two where the threading had weakened and it has been re-stitched at some point - it is sent as found

The skirt is long and lean with a four panel of fabric lying over the inner skirt

The neckline is ruffle and it is cut wide enough that depending on your shoulders it can sit fully on the shoulder

Waist-hips: will stretch to about 19" flat across from side seam to side seam

Original Fall 2004 Valentino Runway Look 53 Strapless Red Silk Dress w Flowers on the Hips & Flared Skirt Pinks / (3) 1976 Yves SaintThe twin of this dress walked the runway for Fall 2004 and it is a very famous Valentino dress. It was made under the creative direction of the original Mr. Valentino Pierpaolo later remade this dress as an homage that was almost identical. I have had that dress as well and there are key differences. This is the original version. The dress is strapless and made out of a red silk in the signature Valentino red. The dress is made out of long set,