2000s Valentino Silk Leopard Print Midi Dress with Crossover 1930s-dress His use of nonconventional materials

His use of nonconventional materials such as chain metal and plastics molded to the body are some of the most sought after designs in fashion of the 20th century

The dress is unlined but the button placket is backed with sand-coloured cotton

By the 1980s

Both pieces present very well and can be displayed in a historical setting

The fabric has some stretch and will fit a good range of sizes up to a UK 12 or US 8

2000s Valentino Silk Leopard Print Midi Dress with Crossover 1930s-dress His use of nonconventional materialsThis beautifully cut Valentino leopard silk midi dress is circa 2004 and was likely part of a mainline resort collection. This dress offers a soft, fluid take on a classic column silhouette. The lightweight silk is printed with a painterly leopard motif in natural tones, giving the dress an elegant, understated 'wildness'. The fabric gathers into two shoulder straps detailed with hidden white tulle for subtle strength and structure. A V neckline at