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Valentino Leather Dress

Valentino Leather and Silk Strapless Dress
Valentino Leather and Silk Strapless Dress

Valentino Leather and Silk Strapless Dress

By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous leather and silk dress from Valentino. It is strapless with alternating curved overlapping strips of leather and silk organza peeking out starting at the top of the bust ...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino Lambskin Leather Umbrella Print Halter Cutout Midi Dress Italian 42
Valentino Lambskin Leather Umbrella Print Halter Cutout Midi Dress Italian 42

Valentino Lambskin Leather Umbrella Print Halter Cutout Midi Dress Italian 42

By Valentino

Located in Montgomery, TX

Valentino Lambskin Leather Halter Cut Out Dress Italian size 42 Black Lambskin Leather, Umbrella Print, Halter Neck with Cut Out Detail Around the Waist, A-Line, Bust Part Fully Line...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Black cocktail dress with leather collar and cuffs VALENTINO
Black cocktail dress with leather collar and cuffs VALENTINO

Black cocktail dress with leather collar and cuffs VALENTINO

By Valentino

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black cocktail dress with leather collar and cuffs with laser cut and embroideries. . Main fabric composition: 77% wool, 23% silk. Silk lining. Invisible zip closure on the middle ba...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Mario Valentino green leather open back full-length dress, fw 1999
Mario Valentino green leather open back full-length dress, fw 1999

Mario Valentino green leather open back full-length dress, fw 1999

By Mario Valentino

Located in London, GB

▪ Mario Valentino green leather full-length dress ▪ Open back ▪ Thigh-high back slit ▪ Boat neck ▪ IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ 100% Leather ▪ Made in ...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

VALENTINO cream black silver studded leather collar bicolor cocktail dress
VALENTINO cream black silver studded leather collar bicolor cocktail dress

VALENTINO cream black silver studded leather collar bicolor cocktail dress

By Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO cream black silver studded leather collar bicolor cocktail dress Reference: GEGG/A00097 Brand: Valentino Designer: Pier Paolo Piccioli Material: Feels like wool Color: Crea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli 2016 Wonder Woman black studded leather dress
Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli 2016 Wonder Woman black studded leather dress

Valentino Pierpaolo Piccioli 2016 Wonder Woman black studded leather dress

By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Valentino Garavani

Located in CANNES, FR

Valentino x Maria Grazia Chiuri & Pierpaolo Piccioli 2016 Wonder Woman Capsule Collection Black studded lambskin strapless dress, embellished with cabochons. Italian size 40.

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2010s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Burgundy cocktail dress with leather belt Valentino Miss V NEW with tag
Burgundy cocktail dress with leather belt Valentino Miss V NEW with tag

Burgundy cocktail dress with leather belt Valentino Miss V NEW with tag

By Valentino Miss V

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Burgundy cocktail dress with black ribbons piping and leather belt. Shoulder-pad. Fabric composition: 70% acetate, 30% silk. Lining: 63% acetate, 37% rayon. New with tag. Zip in th...

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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses

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Valentino Whimsicle Silk Chiffon Dress w Leather Floral Collar Detail
Valentino Whimsicle Silk Chiffon Dress w Leather Floral Collar Detail

Valentino Whimsicle Silk Chiffon Dress w Leather Floral Collar Detail

By Valentino

Located in Lake Park, FL

This is a sweet Valentino silk dress with leather floral detail around the collar.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Leather and Lace Evening Cocktail Dress with Pockets Size 8.
Valentino Leather and Lace Evening Cocktail Dress with Pockets Size 8.

Valentino Leather and Lace Evening Cocktail Dress with Pockets Size 8.

By Valentino

Located in Atlanta, GA

Valentino earth tone color leather with lace around décolletage evening cocktail sleeveless dress with pockets is a size 8.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Valentino Runway Black Red Wool Floral Leather Collar Long Sleeve Dress
Valentino Runway Black Red Wool Floral Leather Collar Long Sleeve Dress

Valentino Runway Black Red Wool Floral Leather Collar Long Sleeve Dress

By Valentino

Located in Chicago, IL

Size: 8 Color: Black,Red, Made In: Italy Fabric Content: Wool, Silk; Leather; Silk Item Specifics & Details: From the fall 2014 runway collection. Wool and silk blend construction. ...

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980's Mario Valentino Black Leather Strapless Dress with Pink Accents
1980's Mario Valentino Black Leather Strapless Dress with Pink Accents

1980's Mario Valentino Black Leather Strapless Dress with Pink Accents

By Mario Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Sexy 1980's Mario Valentino black leather strapless body con dress. Thin hot pink leather squiggly horizontal stripes around the bust and vertical down the body.

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1980s Italian Mini Dress

VALENTINO black LEATHER 3/4 Sleeve Plated Dress 40
VALENTINO black LEATHER 3/4 Sleeve Plated Dress 40

VALENTINO black LEATHER 3/4 Sleeve Plated Dress 40

By Valentino

Located in Zürich, CH

Valentino 3/4-sleeve dress in black lambskin. With keyhole neck tied with three leasther bows, ruffle-trim bib, pleated skirt, and one-button narrow cuffs. Closes with button and con...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Casual Dresses

VALENTINO Runway Black Leather Fringe Cocktail Dress
VALENTINO Runway Black Leather Fringe Cocktail Dress

VALENTINO Runway Black Leather Fringe Cocktail Dress

By Valentino

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

2015 Runway VALENTINO Black soft leather fringe cocktail dress with sheer lace neckline and sash.

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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Silk Pleated Dress with Lace and A Leather Belt
Valentino Silk Pleated Dress with Lace and A Leather Belt

Valentino Silk Pleated Dress with Lace and A Leather Belt

By Valentino

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Valentino - (Made in Italy) Silk pleated dress with lace and a leather belt.

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

Mario Valentino black leather open back evening dress, fw 1999
Mario Valentino black leather open back evening dress, fw 1999

Mario Valentino black leather open back evening dress, fw 1999

By Mario Valentino

Located in London, GB

▪ Mario Valentino evening dress ▪ Black leather ▪ Open back ▪ Criss-cross leather lacing ▪ Floor-length skirt ▪ IT 38 - FR 34 - UK 6 ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ 100% Leather ▪ Made in I...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

VALENTINO pink wool silk crepe leather patched collar flared cocktail dress IT42
VALENTINO pink wool silk crepe leather patched collar flared cocktail dress IT42

VALENTINO pink wool silk crepe leather patched collar flared cocktail dress IT42

By Valentino

Located in Hong Kong, NT

VALENTINO pink wool silk crepe leather patched collar flared cocktail dress IT42 Reference: LACG/A00272 Brand: Valentino Material: Wool Color: Pink Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip ...

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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Mario Valentino black lambskin leather open back full-length dress, fw 1999
Mario Valentino black lambskin leather open back full-length dress, fw 1999

Mario Valentino black lambskin leather open back full-length dress, fw 1999

By Mario Valentino

Located in London, GB

▪ Mario Valentino black lambskin leather full-length dress ▪ Open back ▪ Thigh-high back slit ▪ Boat neck ▪ IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6 ▪ Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ 100% Leather ▪ Made i...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

MARIO VALENTINO Perforated Patterned Leather Suede Ensemble Size 8
MARIO VALENTINO Perforated Patterned Leather Suede Ensemble Size 8

MARIO VALENTINO Perforated Patterned Leather Suede Ensemble Size 8

By Mario Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Mario Valentino set is composed of a perforated leather/suede in an off-white and brown color combination.

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20th Century Italian Dress and Coat Ensembles

VALENTINO Size 11 Black Leather Rockstud Double Monk Strap Dress Shoes
VALENTINO Size 11 Black Leather Rockstud Double Monk Strap Dress Shoes

VALENTINO Size 11 Black Leather Rockstud Double Monk Strap Dress Shoes

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO dress shoes come in smooth black leather with a double monk strap, black rubberized Rock Studs, and commando style sole.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Exceptional Valentino Couture Silk Organza Dress With Leather Rose Embellishment
Exceptional Valentino Couture Silk Organza Dress With Leather Rose Embellishment

Exceptional Valentino Couture Silk Organza Dress With Leather Rose Embellishment

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

1990s couture gown by Valentino in red silk organza. The dress has a low back, layered skirt and red leather rose embellishment on invisible straps.

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Valentino 1980's Leather Dress/Jacket
Valentino 1980's Leather Dress/Jacket

Valentino 1980's Leather Dress/Jacket

By Valentino

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Get your hands on this vintage 1980's Valentino gem. This has a beautifully soft camel colored leather with a knit arms and collar.

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1980s Italian Jackets

VALENTINO RED LEATHER and LACE DRESS size - L
VALENTINO RED LEATHER and LACE DRESS size - L

VALENTINO RED LEATHER and LACE DRESS size - L

By Valentino

Located in Montgomery, TX

VALENTINO Original VALENTINO Red Leather and Lace dress Back zip closure Size: US L Pre-owned.

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2010s Italian Day Dresses

Valentino Black & Red Leather & Tulle Illusion Embroidered Dress - Size US 4
Valentino Black & Red Leather & Tulle Illusion Embroidered Dress - Size US 4

Valentino Black & Red Leather & Tulle Illusion Embroidered Dress - Size US 4

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Tulle Illusione Long Sleeve Embroidered Valentino Dress -Long Sleeve -Pleated Hem -Lambskin Leather Panels -Embroidered Woven Netting -Back Zip Fastening -Round Neckline Mate...

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2010s Day Dresses

Vintage Original 1970s Valentino Boutique Colour Block Maxi Dress & Leather Belt
Vintage Original 1970s Valentino Boutique Colour Block Maxi Dress & Leather Belt

Vintage Original 1970s Valentino Boutique Colour Block Maxi Dress & Leather Belt

By Valentino

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Vintage 1970s Valentino Boutique Colour Block Maxi Dress. Made from silk, buttons at the front,with long sleeves and fitted cuffs, has original leather belt with gold tone metal buck...

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1970s Italian Maxi Dresses

Valentino Black Leather Skirt Embellished Collar Detail Dress S
Valentino Black Leather Skirt Embellished Collar Detail Dress S

Valentino Black Leather Skirt Embellished Collar Detail Dress S

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Designed with a sheer bodice and a leather skirt, the dress is enhanced with an embellished collar and lace inlay.

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses

Valentino Black Leather Lace Trimmed Jacket Skirt Set L/M
Valentino Black Leather Lace Trimmed Jacket Skirt Set L/M

Valentino Black Leather Lace Trimmed Jacket Skirt Set L/M

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Valentino Black Leather Lace Trimmed Jacket Skirt Set exudes timeless elegance. Crafted from luxurious black leather, the jacket features delicate lace trim detailing, adding a t...

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2010s European Day Dresses

VALENTINO nude and black lace dress ****RED CARPET READY!*****
VALENTINO nude and black lace dress ****RED CARPET READY!*****

VALENTINO nude and black lace dress ****RED CARPET READY!*****

By Valentino

Located in Montgomery, TX

during Abu Dhabi Film Festival then you are in luck....HERE'S is the same VALENTINO dress! Boldly delicate leather lace is an unexpected accent to sultry silk.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

Valentino Black Asymmetrical Lace and Leather Dress
Valentino Black Asymmetrical Lace and Leather Dress

Valentino Black Asymmetrical Lace and Leather Dress

Located in Montgomery, TX

Valentino black leather asymmetrical dress. Organza ruffle lined with leather ruffle.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cocktail Dresses

1980s Mario Valentino Leather Red Fringed Dress
1980s Mario Valentino Leather Red Fringed Dress

1980s Mario Valentino Leather Red Fringed Dress

By Mario Valentino

Located in Houston, TX

Known for creating stunning leather jackets and dresses, Valentino created this striking red leather fringed dress using his fine craftsmanship.

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1980s Italian Day Dresses

Valentino Black & Red Leather & Tulle Illusion Embroidered Dress - Size US 4
Valentino Black & Red Leather & Tulle Illusion Embroidered Dress - Size US 4

Valentino Black & Red Leather & Tulle Illusion Embroidered Dress - Size US 4

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Tulle Illusione Long Sleeve Embroidered Valentino Dress -Long Sleeve -Pleated Hem -Lambskin Leather Panels -Embroidered Woven Netting -Back Zip Fastening -Round Neckline Mate...

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2010s Day Dresses

Valentino Metallic Gold Floral Lace Studded Leather Collar Detail Gown M
Valentino Metallic Gold Floral Lace Studded Leather Collar Detail Gown M

Valentino Metallic Gold Floral Lace Studded Leather Collar Detail Gown M

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Feel royal in this exquisite gown from the house of Valentino. Ideal for grand nights, this metallic gold piece, designed with floral lace, a studded leather collar and tiered skirt,...

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2010s French Evening Gowns

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By Valentino

Located in Water Mill, NY

A gorgeous pink silk halter gown from Valentino S/S 2007 collection. It has a halter neckline, fitted ruched woven panels across the bodice with 2 cut outs on each side and 4 adjus...

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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown
1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown

1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown

By Chloé

Located in London, GB

This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...

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1990s French Evening Dresses

Valentino Embellished Sheer Evening Gown Size 46IT
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Valentino Embellished Sheer Evening Gown Size 46IT

By Valentino

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Valentino Nude with Blush Undertones Embellished Evening Gown Size 46IT

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2010s Italian Evening Gowns

UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42
UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42

UNWORN Versace 2007 Silk Goddess Evening Bridal Wedding Gown Maxi Dress 42

By Versace

Located in Switzerland, CH

Incredible Versace Grecian Goddess Silk Evening Gown Featured In The AD Campaign, Runway Show And Worn By Many Models & Celebs Like Jennifer, Liz, Leona, Daria and many more So...

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Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
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Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in New York, NY

Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Black Faille Moire Peplum Jacket from the 1990's. Gaultier's Haute Couture training is evident in this fitted "Bar" style peplum jacket with pointed ...

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By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Sheffield, GB

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By Oscar De La Renta

Located in Montgomery, TX

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Deep blue silk velvet evening dress with bow . Velvet button and buttonhole closure on the middle back. Same fabric as lining only inside the bust. SIZE 38/ 40 (Fr) M/L

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By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel mesh link belt in silver-tone metal showcases a striking flower motif, encrusted with clear and yellow strass and accented by a central faux pearl. A dangl...

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By Gucci

Located in Conroe, TX

Brand New Fall 2005 * Gucci * U.S. Size: 6.5 * Soft Brown Leather * Alligator Uppers * Gold Buckle * 4.25" Heel * Gold Leather Lining * With Box

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By Christian Dior

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

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By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Geneva, CH

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Valentino Leather Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary valentino leather dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning black, brown, beige and more. If you’re looking for a valentino leather dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Valentino, J DAUPHIN and Mario Valentino each produced a popular version that is worth a look. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Valentino Leather Dress?

Prices for a valentino leather dress can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $114 and can go as high as $10,811, while, on average they fetch $662.

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