Valentino

Vintage S/S 1997 Runway Sheer Embellished Gown

This is one of the rarest categories of archival fashion - a documented runway piece from a house as historically significant as Valentino, tied to a specific season.

$9,799.95
Good condition1990sOne of one
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The story

Why we picked it
This is one of the rarest categories of archival fashion - a documented runway piece from a house as historically significant as Valentino, tied to a specific season. The S/S 1997 collection represents a moment of particular confidence in the house's design language, and sheer embellished gowns of this scale almost never re-enter circulation. It was chosen for the archive precisely because pieces like this anchor a collection around something real and traceable rather than decorative.

Valentino runway pieces from the S/S 1997 collection rarely surface on the resale market, making this sheer embellished gown a genuine find for collectors of Italian couture-level ready-to-wear.

Cut in a sheer fabrication and finished with embellishment throughout, this gown carries the unmistakable drama of a runway-era Valentino design. The piece is offered in a size small and is noted in good pre-owned condition, reflecting its history as a vintage collector's garment.

KEY FEATURES & DETAILS

  • Brand: Valentino
  • Style: S/S 1997 Runway Gown
  • Material: Sheer fabric with embellishment
  • Condition: Pre-owned - Good
  • Classification: Rare vintage piece

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

  • This gown comes directly from Valentino's S/S 1997 runway collection, placing it firmly within a documented and coveted moment in the house's design history.
  • Sheer embellished gowns of this caliber rarely appear on the resale market, giving collectors a genuine opportunity to own a piece of runway history.
  • The embellished detailing throughout speaks to the level of craftsmanship associated with Valentino's most memorable runway seasons.
  • As a vintage Valentino runway piece, this gown holds strong appeal for serious collectors building an archive of documented designer fashion.
  • Owning a runway-specific Valentino gown from 1997 offers both a wearable statement piece and a long-term collector's asset.

CONDITION & DISCLAIMER

This is a pre-owned vintage item sourced from a trusted third-party seller. Foundry was not the original purchaser. Items are sold as found and may show minor signs of wear consistent with age, adding to their vintage character. Pricing, shipping, and returns are managed by the original seller. This site may earn a commission from purchases made through third-party links.

Measurements & condition
Condition
Good · 3.5/5
Era
1990s
Fit
Full-length, flowing, embellished throughout
Piece
Full-length sheer embellished runway gown

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