F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Runway Silver Beaded Silk Chiffon Mini Dress top handle bag thin genuine karung snakeskin shoulder

thin genuine karung snakeskin shoulder straps allow for versatile wear

is crafted from a series of monochromatic red fabric panels

with curved seaming through the bodice and waist

It is cut in a fitted silhouette with a deep plunging neckline joined by two silver stud–accented straps

F/W 1997 Valentino Garavani Runway Silver Beaded Silk Chiffon Mini Dress top handle bag thin genuine karung snakeskin shoulderThis Valentino Garavani dress from the Fall Winter 1997 collection is cut in a fitted mini silhouette in black chiffon with a straight neckline and thin shoulder straps. Silver tone and lilac purple floral and botanical embellishments cover the surface, with a sheer overskirt panel and scalloped beaded hem adding layered construction. This piece appeared on the runway and in an editorial.