1978 Runway Documented Valentino Floral Black Silk Maxi Dress yellow_white_floral Designed in the 1930s

Designed in the 1930s

The show was an elaborate homage to all the pop stars of the 1980s

The high-waisted skirt is fully lined

the blown-up print is vivacious and flamboyant

1978 Runway Documented Valentino Floral Black Silk Maxi Dress yellow_white_floral Designed in the 1930sA very special runway documented Valentino maxi dress from the spring 1978 collection and designed by Mr Garavani a few years after founding his Valentino Boutique line. Tailored from smooth, slightly sheer silk, it is patterned with an incredibly detailed floral print showing lemon yellow, candy pink and apricot orange roses nestled amongst sage green foliage. The print is broken up across the top of the dress by panels of sheer black lace which