Gorgeous Fall 2003 Valentino Densely Beaded Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress designer-hollys-harp This dress is entirely covered

This dress is entirely covered with hundreds of thousands of glass beads and yet it drapes and sits on the body in a very balanced way

This gorgeous little dress is an outstanding example of Muir's work during this time period

The neckline is scooped and the sleeves are long

The skirt is cut straight and simple and the jacket is the classic Chanel box cut done on a hip length jacket

Waist: stretches from 13-16" comfortably when measured from side seam to side seam

Gorgeous Fall 2003 Valentino Densely Beaded Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress designer-hollys-harp This dress is entirely coveredWhen searching for the date of this dress, we found a runway piece from Fall 2003 that has very similar bead work through the skirt and was shown with a different bodice at the front, but with the same crossed over strap open cut back. I love that you can get an idea of how well it moves by the runway video. It is truly a beautiful and extraordinary dress and a gorgeous example of the work the original Mr. Valentino was doing for his self named label.