Minimalist Spring 2016 Valentino Runway Hunter Green Silk Dress w Plunging Front & Caped Back designer-john-kloss It is made from hand

It is made from hand dyed jet black ostrich feathers that are set onto the base fabric in a way that is almost like they have created a bias cut fabric out of the feathers

Fully lined through the bodice in a cream silky rayon and the skirt is unlined but with ribbon finished seam work

The little Courreges logo sits on the front just under the neck

The dress has a simple design that has a bit of a vintage feel that I love

The front plunge is wired with a very thick non-bendable wire cleverly hidden within the fabric so stays perfectly in place

Minimalist Spring 2016 Valentino Runway Hunter Green Silk Dress w Plunging Front & Caped Back designer-john-kloss It is made from handThe twin of this dress was Look 70 on the Spring 2016 runway. In 2016 Valentino was headed by both Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. They had stepped into Mr Valentino's shoes and were breathing new life into the brand. The show was based on Africa as its inspiration and at this period of time the world was watching refugees attempting the journey to Italy. In the Vogue review for this collection Maria and Pierpaulo were quoted as saying;