Valentino Sold Out Brand New Size 36 / 6 Polka Dot Runway Ankle Booties
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing, and impossible to find never worn VALENTINO booties! Features the most luxurious leather in black, pink, red and ivory in a polka dot print. Zips up the interior side, and b...
Valentino Black Satin Polka Dot Floral Embellished Ankle Strap Sandals Size 36
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Turn heads and leave admirers in awe as you twirl around in these stunning sandals by Valentino. Crafted in Italy, they are made from satin and carry a black hue. Aside from the play...
VALENTINO black mesh 2019 SANDIE 60 POLKA DOT Slingbacks Pumps Shoes 38
By Valentino
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic RED Valentino Sandie slingbacks in black suede and nude polka dot mesh tips embellished with a flat bow.
Valentino White patent Sandals with Black Polka Dots
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in Port Hope, ON
Beautiful and elegant these stiletto heels by Garavani Valentino do not go unnoticed…while the style of the shoes is nothing outlandish those oversized polka dots make a statement..
Polka dot platform sandals
By Valentino
Located in Port Hope, ON
Valentino Gorgeous , sexy stiletto heels shoes…perfect for this summer
Valentino Red Slip On Stiletto Bow and Polka Dot Heels, Women's Pumps
By Valentino
Located in Milford, DE
Valentino Red Slip On Stiletto Bow and Polka Dot Heels. These pumps feature fabric polka-dots on cream-colored genuine leather. Heel height: 3.5 in / 9 cm EU Size 38. Genuine le...
Valentino Multicolor Leather Polka Dot Ankle Boots Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Take your shoe game a notch higher with these vibrant ankle boots from Valentino.
Valentino Multicolor Leather Polka Dot Ankle Boots Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Take your shoe game a notch higher with these vibrant ankle boots from Valentino.
Valentino Black/White Leather Polka Dot Rockstud Ballet Flats Size 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Defined by polka dots and Rockstud details on the surface, this pair of ballet flats from the house of Valentino brings a stylish appeal.
Valentino Black/White Leather Polka Dot Rockstud Ballet Flats Size 39
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Defined by polka dots and Rockstud details on the surface, this pair of ballet flats from the house of Valentino brings a stylish appeal.
Valentino Multicolor Leather Polka Dot Ankle Boots Size 36.5
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flaunt the best-looking boots with this vibrant creation from Valentino. Crafted from leather, they carry a playful polka dot exterior and comfy insoles with the brand's label. The p...
Valentino Multicolor Leather Polka Dot Ankle Boots Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flaunt the best-looking boots with this vibrant creation from Valentino. Crafted from leather, they carry a playful polka dot exterior and comfy insoles with the brand's label. The p...
Valentino Multicolor Leather Polka Dot Ankle Boots Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It's time to rock all your outings with these chic and smart boots from Valentino that exude oodles of style. These ankle boots are crafted from fine leather and feature multicolour ...
Valentino Multicolor Leather Polka Dot Ankle Boots Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flaunt the best-looking boots with this vibrant creation from Valentino. Crafted from leather, they carry a playful polka dot exterior and comfy insoles with the brand's label. The p...
Valentino Multicolor Leather Polka Dot Ankle Boots Size 36.5
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flaunt the best-looking boots with this vibrant creation from Valentino. Crafted from leather, they carry a playful polka dot exterior and comfy insoles with the brand's label. The p...
Valentino Black/White Polka Dot Leather Rockstud Ankle Strap Sandals Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Instantly recognizable, the sandals from Valentino are one of the most iconic styles from the brand. These black sandals have been crafted from polka dot detailed leather and styled ...
Valentino Black/White Polka Dot Leather Rockstud Ankle Strap Sandals Size 37
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Instantly recognizable, the sandals from Valentino are one of the most iconic styles from the brand. These black sandals have been crafted from polka dot detailed leather and styled ...
Valentino Black Satin Polka Dot Floral Embellished Ankle Strap Sandals Size 36
By Valentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Turn heads and leave admirers in awe as you twirl around in these stunning sandals by Valentino. Crafted in Italy, they are made from satin and carry a black hue. Aside from the play...
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2007 Gray Embellished Draped Evening Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Stunning Dior evening gown from the F/W 2007 collection, designed by John Galliano. Crafted in soft gray silk with intricate draping, sculptural pleating, and hand-applied beading th...
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Black Watch Tartan Bow Trained Bustier from the Purple Label line. Hand ruched and draped wool on a boned, lined corset with side zipper entry. Attached in back is a mas...
Geen Morgan Velvet Lace Top - '00s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Y2K-inspired velvet and silk lace top with bold color blocking, thin straps, and delicate lace accents at the hem. Remarks: There are some seam pullings and a minor spot. Materia...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
Tom Ford for Gucci Mink Suede Ad Boots Sz 10.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Suede Mink Boots RARE & Brand New! * Chocolate Brown Suede * U.S. Size: 10.5 * Mink Lined * Rubber Heel & Sole * .75" Front Platform * 4.75" Heel * Gucci W...
CHANEL metallic gold leather 19A NEW YORK CROC BOX MINAUDIERE Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel box minaudière evening bag in gold croc-embossed leather with radiant gold-tone hardware. A striking sculptural design, it features a long twisted chain strap, ...
2000s Valentino Pink Beaded Gown with Sheer Panels
By Valentino
Located in London, GB
This spotlight stealing, Valentino candy pink maxi dress was designed during the very early 2000s and was probably a Cruise collection piece. It was certainly designed pre 2008, when...
Vintage 1972 Donald Brooks Halter Dress Coral Yellow Size 8
By Donald Brooks
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic vintage Donald Brooks Boutique maxi sundress dating to circa 1972, an exceptionally rare and collectible example from the designer’s short-lived boutique line launched in 1...
$895
Size: * Size: 41 U.S. 10
New Tom Ford Yves Saint Laurent Resort Platform Espadrille Heels Sz 41 U.S 10
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Canvas Wedges * Beautiful Beige Canvas * Dark Burnt Orange Leather * Size: 41 U.S. 10 * Gold Grommet Hardware * Ties Around the Ankle ...
VALENTINO "Bambolina" Multicolor Floral Mosaic Print Pleated Maxi Skirt
By Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO "Bambolina" Multicolor Floral Mosaic Print Pleated Maxi Skirt Label(s): Valentino Style: Maxi skirt Color(s): Shades of red, maroon, green, blue, white. Lined: No Marked F...
$598
Size: Size; UK 6 / EU 39
S/S 2012 Vivienne Westwood White Cork Vinyl patent Avant Guard Court Shoes Heels
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2012 Vivienne Westwood 'Regent' Court Heels, crafted from an experimental white vinyl and wood chip patent exterior material, with Leather inner and outer soles, roun...
$6,500
Size: Large (but fits Medium)
RICHARD TYLER 2000 Vintage Ivory Silk Wedding Dress Bridal Gown Train + Bustle
By Richard Tyler
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Richard Tyler Vintage 2000 Warm ivory Impeccably draped layers of silk Hard boning throughout Removable straps Ruched back with train Hook-and-eye for train pick-up USA size 10, fits...
1990s Natori for Neiman Marcus Yellow Quilted Sequin Strapless Vintage Bustier
By Neiman Marcus, Natori 2
Located in San Diego, CA
Fabulous 90s NATORI for NEIMAN MARCUS yellow quilted sequin and lace strapless bustier top! Features a soft silky quilted fabric and black lave and sequins around the top. Interior b...
Tom Ford purple cocktail dress
By Tom Ford
Located in New York, NY
Tom Ford purple cocktail dress Long Sleeve with V-Neck Concealed Zip Closure at Back Size - XS Fabric: Not listed, feels like synthetic blend Condition - perfect ........Additional ...
Vintage 2010 Versace Aquamarine Embellished One Shoulder Long Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
S/S 2010 VERSACE The sensational color, one-shoulder design, artfully embellished body and fluid skirt - which allows effortless movement - ensure a stunning silhouette Color: ...
Antonio Berardi Stunning Runway Boho Chic Voluminous Dress Gown
By Antonio Berardi, Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely Antonio Berardi voluminous etheral runway gown offered in brand new condition. Not many were produced. Fashioned of soft coral and soft poppy red silk chiffon edged in mult...
The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.
An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.
In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.
When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.
As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.
Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.
Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, scarves and perfume.
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Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.
The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?
Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.
A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.