Important Spring 1970 Valentino Haute Couture Ivory Wool Coat w Intricate PinTuck Detailing designer-pierre-cardin It actually wraps and closes

It actually wraps and closes at the back and then ties at the front - a clever little twist on a classic design

Its amazing and a piece of fashion history

It is all cut on the bias so the movement is amazing when it is one

It has a built in inner bodice that is lightly boned and shaped

This eighties set is just sort of fun and fabulous

Important Spring 1970 Valentino Haute Couture Ivory Wool Coat w Intricate PinTuck Detailing designer-pierre-cardin It actually wraps and closesThis is an exceptional example of Valentino's Haute Couture work that he was doing at the cusp of the 1970s. It is an extension of the collection that he showed for the 1969 with it's ivory colour and chic feel. Finding pieces from this time period in such wonderful condition is a rarity and I am very pleased to have this beautiful coat in the shop. I am also pleased to have found a reference photo from that season so that you have an idea of just how