1996 Valentino Runway Purple Sleeveless Beaded Top and Maxi-Skirt a-line_skirt_suit The label inside the neck

The label inside the neck reads “BALENCIAGA

I noted two very small areas where the fabric has been 'grazed' which blend in so well I had to go over the jacket 3 times before I spotted them

There are two patch pockets at the hips

who had introduced the style himself by 1985

1996 Valentino Runway Purple Sleeveless Beaded Top and Maxi-Skirt a-line_skirt_suit The label inside the neckThis archival top and skirt ensemble walked the runway on supermodel Claudia Schiffer as part of Valentinos Fall 1996 collection. Tailored from vibrant lilac satin and sheer lilac chiffon, the top is cut to a sleeveless style with an elegant, wide slash neck. The top has a button closure at the left shoulder and also fastens under the left arm with a tonal zip. Elaborate tonal embroidery and ribbon work covers it, running along the neckline, around