Valentino Red Crêpe Halterneck Gown (AW 1993)

Valentino Red Crêpe Halterneck Gown (AW 1993)

Curator's Note Valentino Garavani introduced his signature red in 1959 with the Fiesta dress, a strapless tulle cocktail dress presented in his debut collection. The colour, later known as Rosso Valentino (Valentino red), became a defining feature of the house, with red dresses appearing consistently in his collections. This Rosso Valentino crêpe gown was presented on the Autumn/Winter 1993–94 runway. It features a high halterneck collar with two long ties that fall down the centre of the open back. A narrow vertical panel connects the neckline to the lower back. Description Red crêpe floor-length gown High halterneck collar with long ties at the back Sleeveless Deep open back with a central vertical panel Fitted waist with a long skirt that widens towards the hem Size and Measurements No size label, best fits S (Please refer to measurements for accurate fit) Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat: Chest: 39cm Waist: 35cm Hips: 45cm Length: 147cm