-SPECIAL- “VALENTINO ROMA” 2000’s sheer bow tie ruffled blouse

From VALENTINO ROMA, which was founded in Rome in 1960 and has anchored the spirit of couture while infusing glamour and refinement into everyday attire, we are pleased to present a highly elegant piece whose delicate translucence and the sculptural beauty of the bow-tie stand out.

This piece uses a soft ivory sheer fabric, with pin-tucks at the chest, a ruffle, and a large bow-tie tied into a prominent bow, creating a couture-like three-dimensional texture within the light-weight fabric.

Overall, the sleeve design is close to a French sleeve, with generous ease from shoulder to cuff, allowing it to fall naturally without clinging to the body's silhouette, and despite the sheer material, it maintains a refined presence.

Front features fine vertical pin-tucks, and by deliberately adding a regular shadow to the lightweight fabric, depth is created to a simple white blouse, and the ruffles framing the neckline softly undulate, so its expression changes quietly when you move.

A large bow-tie of the same fabric is placed at the collar, with ribbons that radiate left and right from the knot to frame the face area, and the long tails create a vertical line, offering a charm that is not merely sweetness but a clean impression.

The buttons are fabric-covered buttons made from the same material, designed to showcase the texture of the fabric itself without relying on conspicuous decorative hardware, thus maintaining Valentino's romantic mood while achieving a very elegant and understated finish.

The fabric is confirmed to be a blend of 70% cotton and 30% silk, and the cotton's light crispness paired with the silk's smoothness and refined sheen yields a texture that is luxurious without being too plain, with soft shading when layered against the skin.

The back is minimalist with restrained decoration, and the contrast with the front pin-tucks and bow-tie is beautiful; from the rear, the fabric's translucency and drape stand out, giving it presence not only as a blouse but also as a light dress.

In terms of era, based on the white fabric embroidered with gold thread VALENTINO ROMA label, the right-edge MADE IN ITALY secondary tag, the designation of the Korean distributor Jedon Trading Co., and the ROMA line that was offered in the 2000s, this piece is positioned as dating to roughly Valentino Garavani's tenure in the 2000s.

VALENTINO ROMA is a line that has since been discontinued, and while the mainline ethos leans more toward everyday wear, the meticulous couture-house touches preserved in details such as pin-tucks, ruffles, a bow-tie, and fabric-covered buttons reveal the richness of craftsmanship from that era.

In particular, this piece elevates the universal item of a white blouse into a special piece through its translucence and three-dimensional embellishment; with its restrained color, the chest design alone creates a strong impression, making it a highly valuable piece.

It is especially recommended for those who wish to incorporate romantic elements in an elegant way or wear a classic blouse with a modern balance; even when worn under a jacket or long vest, the bow-tie provides a natural accent, adding a gentle tension to the ensemble.

As for styling, pairing with tailored slacks or a draping long skirt highlights the blouse's delicate translucence and the bow-tie's three-dimensionality, resulting in an elegant yet restrained impression. Also, when used as an inner piece under a tailored jacket or long gilet, the collar bow functions like jewelry, naturally translating Valentino's romantic aesthetic into a mood-driven, genderless ensemble.

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