Valentino Couture, Brown Chiffon Bolero and Dress Ensemble

Title

Valentino Couture, Brown Chiffon Bolero and Dress Ensemble

Description

Brown chiffon long-sleeve bolero and dress with gold metallic thread weave. Bolero has four front buttons, cuffed sleeves, and front tie at waist. The bodice of the dress is brown velvet fabric sewn on princess seams while the skirt is slightly pleated in brown chiffon fabric. Dress has thin spaghetti straps, folded hem and fully-lined. Closures includes back zipper in the back bodice of dress.

Creator

Valentino Garavani, 1932- , Designer

Date

1990-1999

Contributor

Gift from Carol Isaac Barden

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018_p2-1771

Coverage

Italy

Extent

Bust: 34" Waist: 26.5"

Curator Notes

Excellent condition.

Textile

Chiffon and Velvet

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

Accession Number

2009.20.27A
2009.20.27B

Citation

Valentino Garavani, 1932- , Designer, “Valentino Couture, Brown Chiffon Bolero and Dress Ensemble,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed May 20, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/522.

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