1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress 1940s_jacket each side featuring a faux

each side featuring a faux top pocket and shallow flap pocket below

The stiffened hem finishes below the knee and the fabric is a fine quality felted wool in a mottled mid-grey tone

This vibrant 1970s white printed jersey two piece with leather trim detail is by Ann Buck

pink and green interspersed with shimmering metallic silver thread

blending natural materials with bronzed or silver metal

1985 Runway Documented Valentino Strapless Silk and Crepe Dress 1940s_jacket each side featuring a fauxMade in Italy, this vibrant patterned party dress walked the runway for Valentinos Spring 1985 collection. At the bust, a frothy chiffon overlay sits over a simple strapless dress silhouette. The black chiffon is patterned with painterly florals in white outlines splashed with the primary colours: red, blue and yellow. This memorable fabric is also seen in the couture collection from the same year. Stunningly crafted, the bodice is boned all the way