1999 Valentino Runway Dusky Pink Slip Dress with Embellished Straps 1960s_coat and a hook-and-eye clasp sits

and a hook-and-eye clasp sits above a keyhole cut-out

The bag has unfortunately cracked along the sides although cleanly

held together with a wider velvet band with thick black braided stitches

Lacroix’s designs drew on many of the same references as his couture clothing

making it cool and comfortable for the wearer

1999 Valentino Runway Dusky Pink Slip Dress with Embellished Straps 1960s_coat and a hook-and-eye clasp sitsThis archival Valentino dress walked the runway on supermodel Esther Caadas for the House's Fall 1999 collection. Tailored from pink silk satin which shines a warm grey or dusky pink depending on the light. It is cut to a simple slip dress silhouette with a column shaped front and sensuous low back. There is a low V cut at the bust. This dress is wonderfully made as youd expect of Valentino from this period and is carefully lined with candy pink satin