Exceptional Fall 2005 Original Valentino Runway Look 82 Black Velvet Dress w Bows, Silk Tiers & Pink Detailing designer-adrian The bust is cut to

The bust is cut to skim over the bodice and the waist nips in

The color of the feathers range from a pale ivory white to feather that have a touch of  pale yellow to them and the variation runs through the coat

The knit has stretch so will fit a wider range of sizes

56" to the back hem

The surface of the dress is entirely covered in glossy black sequins and it really catches the light wonderfully

Exceptional Fall 2005 Original Valentino Runway Look 82 Black Velvet Dress w Bows, Silk Tiers & Pink Detailing designer-adrian The bust is cut toThe near twin of this dress walked the runway for the Fall 2005 show for Look 82 and was worn by Erin Wasson. It was made under the creative direction of the original Mr. Valentino. Vogue said of the collection that "Valentino's couture touch brought exquisite workmanship to filmy lace blouses and brocade jackets as well as evening gowns that captured the seasons passion for Victorian and Edwardian effects." They went on to mention the feel of this