Runway Valentino by Maria Grazia Chiuri & Pierpaolo Piccioli Butterfly Print Silk Dress, S/S 2004
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A beautiful Runway Valentino Butterfly Print Silk Dress from the Spring/Summer 2004 Ready-to-Wear collection, designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli during their influential early years at the House of Valentino. Defined by its ethereal lilac silk, delicate butterfly motif, and feminine silhouette, this dress captures the romantic elegance that characterised Valentino's early 2000s collections.
Presented on the Spring/Summer 2004 runway, the butterfly print became one of the collection's most recognisable motifs, appearing across dresses, wraps, and coordinated separates. Inspired by themes of transformation, lightness, and nature, the print combines soft lilac tones with multicoloured butterflies, creating a dreamlike palette that remains highly sought after by collectors of early 2000s Valentino.
Crafted in silk with a softly structured bodice and delicate shoulder straps, the dress features a fitted waist accented with a bow detail before falling into an elegant knee-length skirt. The fluid construction and refined tailoring embody Valentino's signature approach to timeless femininity while maintaining the effortless glamour synonymous with the era.
As creative directors before taking sole leadership of the House, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli helped redefine Valentino for a new generation through romantic prints, impeccable craftsmanship, and couture-inspired ready-to-wear. Their early collections have experienced growing collector interest as fashion enthusiasts increasingly seek documented runway pieces from this formative period.
A documented runway example from one of Valentino's most celebrated early-2000s collections, this butterfly print dress is an exceptional piece of designer fashion history, combining rarity, craftsmanship, and enduring collector appeal.
Brand: Valentino
Designer: Maria Grazia Chiuri & Pierpaolo Piccioli
Collection: Spring/Summer 2004 Ready-to-Wear
Material: Silk (confirm composition from care label)
Colour: Lilac with Multicolour Butterfly Print
Era: Early 2000s
Condition Note:
Very good vintage condition with light signs of wear consistent with age and careful use.
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Late returns incur a daily fee of 5% of the retail value or €40–€60 per day, whichever is higher.
Women's Size Conversion (Europe)
| International | Spain | France | Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 32–34 | 34–36 | 38–40 |
| S | 36 | 36–38 | 40–42 |
| M | 38 | 38–40 | 42–44 |
| L | 40–42 | 40–42 | 44–46 |
| XL | 44 | 42–44 | 46–48 |
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