Amazing 1970s Valentina Inc. Elaborate Sequin & Bead on Printed Felt Dress designer-richard-tyler Item# E662

Item# E662

The bodice is a heavy silk faille dyed to a brilliant emerald green

Inner peplum that supports the skirt as described above

grey and brown between

The front is cut with a scooped halter bodice with straps that curve up and behind your neck

Amazing 1970s Valentina Inc. Elaborate Sequin & Bead on Printed Felt Dress designer-richard-tyler Item# E662The Valentina Ltd label was a high end knit wear company that flourished through the 1950s to the 1970s and were known for the elaborate bead and sequin work on soft knits and knit jerseys. They had the bead and sequin work done in Hong Kong where the best sequin and bead work in the world outside of the specialty ateliers in Paris was being done. The base fabric is a black felted wool and this gives it a soft artisanal feel. This was printed in a