Sweet Disorder Vintage
Valentino Couture Embellished Mini Dress Circa 1968
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- Size: Extra small
- Condition: Very good
- Rare and wonderful Valentino Couture mini dress circa 1968
- The body of the dress is black silk or cotton voile with white crepe insets, hem and cuffs
- Exquisite peek-a-boo cutwork embellished with beading and claw set rhinestones. Truly a work of couture beauty.
- Nude silk chiffon lining
- Iconic 1960s A-line silhoutte and three quarter length sleeves
- Back zipper
- No size or composition labels
- Appears custom made with finely hand-finished details
- Flat Measurements~ Chest 17" Waist 16" Hip 19" Length 35"
- Best fit size XS, no stretch.
- The mannequin measures chest 33" waist 24" hip 34" and it's a perfect fit.
- Very good condition with no significant damage, staining or alterations. Only gentle overall wear. There is a little very faint color bleed from the cleaning process on the white crepe, only noticeable upon close scrutiny. See photo for the largest marks. Minor mends at the underarms done by the original owner. A few marks on the lining, not visible when worn. The zipper was set by hand. Presents flawlessly. Cleaned by a couture dry cleaner and ready to wear.
- References: 1. Benedetta Barzini in Valentino. Photo by Leombruno-Bodi. Queen, February 1968. 2. A model poses in an embellished tunic and pants from Valentino’s spring 1968 haute couture “White Collection” at the St. Regis Hotel in New York on March 11, 1968. Photo: Pierre Schermann/ WWD. 3. The 1968 pajama set in the collection of the Met Museum.
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| size | xs | small | medium | large | xl |
| bust | 32-34 | 34-36 | 36-38 | 38-40 | 40-42 |
| waist | 22-24 | 24-26 | 26-28 | 28-30 | 30-32 |
| hips | 32-34 | 34-36 | 36-38 | 38-40 | 40-42 |
The flat measurements in the product description are the actual measurements of the garment when laid flat. Double the chest, waist and hip measurements for an idea of fit. Please remember to allow a little "space" in a garment beyond your body measurements for ease and a good fit.
If you are uncertain about fit you can measure a similar garment you own that fits you well and compare the measurements with the product. You can use the image below as a guide.
