Not currently on display at the V&A

Dress

early 1990s (retailed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dress of black silk with round neck and centre-back zip and hook opening. There is a silk bow at hip and black silk lacing on the left. The wrap-over skirt is draped. The sleeves are short and capped. The dress is lined with white silk chiffon.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
silk, machine sewn
Brief description
Dress, woman's, black silk, Valentino, early 1990s
Physical description
Dress of black silk with round neck and centre-back zip and hook opening. There is a silk bow at hip and black silk lacing on the left. The wrap-over skirt is draped. The sleeves are short and capped. The dress is lined with white silk chiffon.
Dimensions
  • Approximate length: 100cm
  • Weight: 0.38kg
Production typeReady to wear
Credit line
Given by Jill Ritblat
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Other number
344 - Ritblat catalogue
Collection
Accession number
T.473-2000

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Record createdAugust 30, 2000
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