Valentino has far too strong of a personal sense of style to let himself go with the trends—don't even dream about pop '80s references here. Instead, he delivered the polished, elegant clothes that his devoted clientele can always expect. The dresses made a bolder statement, evoking the laid-back grandeur of the French Riviera: Organza, taffeta and georgette gowns were printed with polka dots, large florals and graphic animal motifs in shades of chartreuse, mango and, naturally, VALENTINO RED. Evening teetered on the decadent, with slender columns and minute, short dresses that dazzled with a shower of sequins in gold and pink—presumably, Valentino's recipe for a night of excess. Original owner and purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue Beverly Hills in 2002. Have not worn in over 15 years and has been stored in garment bag. Valentino SpA Made in Italy Size 6 100% Silk Double fabric on bust area with left side zipper: 8" Unlined on bottom Outside left zipper: 14" Left slit: 14" Retailed $1200 Mannequin (estimated) Shoulder: 38 cm/14” Bust: 86 cm/33.9” Waist Cir: 65 cm/25.6” Hip Cir: 85 cm/33.5” Length of dress from left shoulders: 39"