359. Valentino, Haute Couture collection, Spring-Summer 1988. Cocktail suit in red wool crepe. Designed by Valentino Garavani Fully braided, round neckline, two chest pockets, long sleeves, flowing flared skirt. White label, brown graphics "The Roman couturier, 90 this year, has worked with this colour throughout one of the longest careers in Italian fashion, starting with his first collections in the late 1950s. He is said to have discovered this very special colour at the Barcelona Opera, where he was captivated by the velvet dress of a female spectator. All the loyal followers and all the celebrities dressed by the house will appear, one day or another, in this fiery red that has become mythical..." extract from the article "FASHION Valentino: red is where it all began" Vanity Fair 29 October 2022.