Valentino 2011 dress in black lace and suede

Size 6 USA, size 36/38 french.

Pre Fall 2011 Collection.

Daytime comfort embellished!

This divine little black dress features panelled suede with lace inserts in the skirt and lace across the shoulders front and back. The sleeves are in fine chiffon silk with buttoned cuffs.

The skirt has a triple layer of suede/lace, silk and blush underskirt for opaqueness. The collar is in suede with leather lining.

Slip on with side zip and button front.

Bust laid flat: 36 cm
Waist laid flat: 31 cm
Hips laid flat: 37 cm
Length shoulder to hem: 88 cm

Excellent condition (9/10). Fresh from the leather cleaners. No marks, all lace intact. No pulls. The suede nap has no obvious marks. One cuff button was replaced.

Model photo: Valentino runway 2011. NB, as is often the case, the model sold in boutiques is slightly different with the lace from the runway model.