{runway inspiration : valentino spring 2013 couture}

 

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{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

. . . layers upon layers of organza, embroidered birds and butterflies, and tulle cages scrolled with crepe piping; hand-painted organza and stunning gowns embroidered with crystals and topaz beads — the valentino spring couture collection has been described as nothing short of magic . . .

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

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{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

[more of this collection below] x


{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

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{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

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{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{runway inspiration : valentino haute couture spring 2013}

{p.s.} a dream dress & backstage

[photographs via fashionising, wwd & vogue]