Valentino FW 2003 Beaded Floral Bodice Tiered Silk Chiffon Gown

This Valentino gown is crafted in soft ivory silk chiffon with an intricately embellished bodice and cascading tiered skirt, capturing Valentino’s signature romanticism at its finest.
The bodice is suspended from slender straps fully covered in rows of grey seed beads, with matching beadwork tracing the neckline. Constructed on delicate mesh, the bodice is richly embroidered with dimensional floral motifs formed from white sequins, matte white beads, silver seed beads, and fine metallic accents. The embellishment creates a sculptural, light-catching surface that frames and defines the upper body beautifully.
At the waist, a softly gathered silk chiffon panel contours the body like a cummerbund, finished with a narrow silk ribbon tied into a sweet small bow at the front. Below, tiers of sheer silk chiffon cascade down to the floor, each layer finished with a white silk border that adds definition and texture. The effect is utterly romantic and ethereal, with the chiffon shifting and fluttering beautifully as the wearer moves. 

🫧 Reference: Worn by Rachel Zoe to The Fashion Group International's 23rd annual "Night of Stars" gala in New York in 2006.

🫧 Measurement: 
       Tagged size: N/A, approximately size small.
       Bust: 29.9” / 76 cm
       Waist: 26” / 66 cm
       Hip: 31.5” / 80 cm
       Front length: 56” / 142 cm
       Back length: 62.2” / 158 cm
       
All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat. Please allow for some margin of error depending on fabric, stretch, and construction.

🫧 Fabric: 100% silk chiffon

🫧 Condition: Excellent — 9.5/10. No stains, pulls, or holes. Very well-preserved.