NWT F/W 2001 Valentino Garavani Ad Black Beaded Backless Mini Dress

NWT F/W 2001 Valentino Garavani Ad Black Beaded Backless Mini DressThis black halter neck mini dress from Valentinos Fall Winter 2001 collection is a documented archival piece. It was featured in the seasons ad campaign, modeled by Carolin Ribeiro and photographed by Steven Meisel. The dress combines a round neckline with an open back, partially veiled by a mesh panel embellished with delicate hand beading. Refined yet sensual, this unworn Valentino dress is offered with the original tags still attached.

a magnetic closure

The dress is made complete with rhinestone accented 'V' straps and Medusa Versace relief buttons at the pockets on the hips and bust

Versions of these well documented sunglasses were also highlighed on Yvonne Sporre in a 1979 editorial in Dépêche Mode

This Fall/Winter 1998 Gianni Versace was designed Donatella and debuted on the season's men's runway

Presenting a bright red tapered Gianni Versace Couture blazer

The double-breasted design debuted on the runway in a lighter tan variation and appeared in the season’s ad campaign photographed by Steven Meisel

Constructed of faux fur

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underscoring its status as an iconic accessory from Ford’s Gucci era

The piece is from the men's collection and can be worn as a top or dress

but of course

this open blazer features a fold-over collar