1980s One Shoulder Silk Valentino Gown designer-mr-blackwell This silk & sequin Bill

This silk & sequin Bill Blass is a stunning combination of textures and technique

It is a wonderful piece and in mint condition

Tim Jocelyn was an important Toronto based textile artist who died from an AIDS-related illness at age 34 in 1986

This would be the perfect "something old" under a cocktail length wedding dress and to the collector is invaluable

A fine printed silk chiffon skims the body with pretty ruffle detailing

1980s One Shoulder Silk Valentino Gown designer-mr-blackwell This silk & sequin BillStraight from mega bloggers Judy & Jane's closets come this fantastic and rare Valentino gown! Its early eighties and a confection of vivid color and gorgeous fabrics! The dramatic, full length silk taffeta skirt has been done in classic Valentino red. It has tons of fullness but not so much that you get heaviness and pleating when worn just enough to hold the fullness and yet not be over powering. The bodice is a masterpiece. Screened silk is hand