1997 Valentino Brown and Lilac Devore Velvet and Lace Dress 1960s_coat French fashion house Hervé Léger

French fashion house Hervé Léger was founded in 1985 by designer Hervé Peugnet who was credited as leading the design team which reshaped Chanel in the early 1980s prior to Karl Lagerfeld's arrival

The bust is also lined with nude mesh

There is a tie under the collar which creates a bow at the front of the neck

The silhouette is playful and the fabric unusual - signature traits in the French designer’s collectable designs

The front is detailed with buttons covered in coordinating fabric

1997 Valentino Brown and Lilac Devore Velvet and Lace Dress 1960s_coat French fashion house Hervé LégerThis Valentino Boutique dress is crafted from a lightweight silk mix devor fabric. We have seen identical prints in different colourways in both the Fall 1997 and Spring 1998 collections. It has a background of deep burgundy brown crepe detailed with a textured, scale like pattern in glossy lilac velvet. The dress is cut to a relaxed, flowy shape with a slash neckline and pretty low cowl back. The neck of the cowl has a weight hidden inside the fabric