Pretty Spring 2009 Valentino Runway Strapless Dotted Silk w Front Detailing Blacks The neckline is squared off

The neckline is squared off on the back and the front

It is a beautiful and romantic bias cut silk chiffon dress by the great American couturier Oscar de la Renta

Unlined and slips over the head

Its a more recent piece from Balanciaga and it is such a statement piece

It has that same backless

Pretty Spring 2009 Valentino Runway Strapless Dotted Silk w Front Detailing Blacks The neckline is squared offThis is a very pretty dress. It is from the Spring 2009 collection and was Look 19 in the show. In 2009 Valentino was headed by Alessandra Facchinetti and this was her third collection for the label. It was also her last. Rumors were swirling about her departure and shortly after this show they were confirmed. The collection as a whole was not well received but there were a few pretty pieces and this is one of them. On the runway it was shown in a