Incredible Spring 1993 Valentino Runway Star Dress w Front & Back Mesh Insets mao-hide / (3-5) Allison Williams at

/  (3-5) Allison Williams at the 2012 Emmy Awards

Photo by Lothar Schmid

Examples of Karl's work during this time period are held in museums around the world and are rare finds

This striking dress is from the 1970s Valentino Boutique label

and Patou brought a wide range of experience in all aspects of fashion to the brand

Incredible Spring 1993 Valentino Runway Star Dress w Front & Back Mesh Insets mao-hide / (3-5) Allison Williams atThe twin of this dress walked the runway on supermodel Carla Bruni who looked unbelievable in it. Valentino did a series of these dresses that were all done with this touch on a Western theme of stars on them with slightly different upper bodices. This is the second of that series that I have had. The first was sourced privately for a client and I love that I have found another one. We have included photos of the runway and of video many of the pieces