Gorgeous Fall 2003 Valentino Densely Beaded Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-whites Sleeves: 13" and 14" around

Sleeves: 13" and 14" around at the widest point

Thousands of glass tube beads and sequins cover the jacket and this gives it weight yet once on the body it does not feel uncomfortable to wear

The bodice is cut with no shoulder seams and the sleeves come out form the waist giving it a rounded

/  (2) Carolyn Murphy in Vintage Loris Azzaro at the 2003 Met Gala

The hem is the same red as the interior

Gorgeous Fall 2003 Valentino Densely Beaded Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Dress z-archive-whites Sleeves: 13" and 14" aroundWhen 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.