This is what I believe is a later re-issue version of Westwood's famous 1991 leopard jacket. The original was longer and a slightly lighter colour and this one is a more car length / pea coat feel. I think that this might be the more wearable option overall and it is an easy way to get that look without the many thousands of dollar price tag that the original has now. The one I have today was well loved and worn and this has given it a great vintage patina. The collar is notched and rounded to frame the neck. It closes down the front with a series of orb embossed buttons. Flap pocket sit on each hip and the sleeves are long. It comes in at the waist and then flares out around the hips. Extra fabric is built in at the back so you get a bit of extra flare there. It is a classic Westwood piece. Great overall condition with notes below. 

Fully lined in an orb embossed fabric and closes down the front with three buttons. Some of the faux fur has matted and shows wear near the edges here and there. We shot some areas to see. The worst is under the pockets flaps which you of course do not see when it is on. It presents great. Tagged a vintage Westwood 1. 

Sleeves: 23" and are 12" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 37" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4905

Reference Photos: (1-2) Fall 1991 Vivienne Westwood.  /  (3-4) Vivienne Westwood at Heathrow Airport, October 1991.  /  (5-6) Vivienne Westwood with Yves Saint Laurent, 1992.

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This is a great Vivienne Westwood faux leopard coat from her Anglomania line from the late 1990s to 2000s time period. She made some of the best faux fur pieces and I am always on the look out to snag one. They were loved and worn so to find one in such great condition as this one is a treat. It is very well made and the faux fur is of very good quality. The leopard print has a fabulous sense of depth and texture and I love that the colours  on this one are a real tawny soft blend rather then the stronger, more orange toned pieces you often see. The fabric gives the coat just enough weight so that the lines are held perfectly when it is on but doesn't make it feel too heavy or unwieldy. The leopard print acts like a neutral in that you can pair it with pretty much anything and any colour. It closes with an offset row of buttons down the front and then there are two buttons placed high on the other side for contrast. The sleeves are long and the cut through the body has a bit of a pea coat feel to it with the waist area brought in a touch. The collar is notched and there are pockets at the side to slip your hands into. It flares out as it reaches the hem and at the back there is a distinctive flaring swag of fabric that is quite fabulous. Excellent condition

Fully lined in an embossed brown and gold. It closes with buttons at the front. Tagged a vintage Westwood 44

Sleeves: 25" and is 14" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 27" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 34" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4903

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This is the second time that I have had this dress in the shop and I love it even more now. Three versions of this dress in this print were presented on the Fall 2000 runway that season. The twin of this one was worn by Trish Goff. Vogue's review of the collection states in part; 'Fall 2000 was, overall, the season of the lady. One who had polish—and, likely, two homes and one eye on the fluctuating stock market. “With the Dow Jones and Nasdaq soaring and plunging like a late-sixties hemline,” wrote Sally Singer in Vogue, “it was perhaps inevitable that many designers would choose for fall 2000 to forgo fantasy and get back to basics—luxe basics, that is.” I think this was one of the best dresses in that collection and I am very pleased to have it again.

The dress is a stunning example of the work that Lagerfeld was doing during this time period. It has an easy sexy feel to it. It feels like the kind of dress that you just throw on and walk out the door in and feel fabulous. The silk chiffon is feather light and has an amazing print in pinks and purple that covers the entire surface. The fabric is draped and gathered over the body to create the very feminine silhouette that you see. There is an inner purple lining that goes to just below the hip so that the silk has something to attach to, and the dress is opaque enough to wear. Over that the silk is gathered in soft sweeps around the body. There is a curved panel of fabric attached along one hip that drapes down and around the hips and then another panel attached at the top that drapes over one shoulder and that you can wear straight down and over the top of your arm. Because all of the panels are unlined you get this interesting play on the overlapping of the pattern. The skirt that falls beneath where the lining ends has a touch if transparency that gives a glimpse of the shape of the leg underneath. It is cut on an angle to further play on the asymmetrical feel of the dress and slit up one side of the skirt. This means that when you walk and move the slightest bit of air catches that layer of chiffon and it moves beautifully around you. The famous double C logo is worked through the print for the perfect finishing touch. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition.

Fully lined in a purple silk chiffon through the body of the dress and closes with a hidden set side zipper. Light boning on either side of the bust. Tagged a vintage Chanel 40. Because it is bias cut the length will come up once it is on.

Bust: 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam 
Seam under bust: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam 
Natural waist: to 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 6" from top of the bodice to the seam under the bus
Total length : approx 65" from top of shoulder to longest point on hem

Modern Sizing equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4928

Reference Photos/Video: Chanel Fall 2000 Runway Collection, Look 72. Model: Trish Goff.

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The twin of this dress walked the runway in the Spring 2003 show for Look 64 and I think it was one of the best dresses of that collection. And it is also interesting because it was literally the only dress shown in this entire collection that season that was done in his signature Valentino re. So when you look through the collection photos, it really stands out. I love that we have runway shots and the runway video so that you can see just how fantastic this dress is on the body. It is so hard to capture it on the dress form but when you see that video you can see that it is stunningly beautiful. The show was a huge success and Vogue especially loved the evening pieces; "For the evening review, it gets even better. Valentino's communiqués from his couture collection show up as delicate metallic-embroidered chiffons made into fragile capes, cardigans or dresses. And for the grand occasion, there's a full battalion of the designer's fabulous signature chiffon gowns." The dress moves beautifully and once on it has all the signature elegance that the label is known for. This is a beautiful example of the magic of an original Valentino piece.

The dress is beautiful. It is suspended from the shoulders by two tiny straps in the same red silk that curve over your shoulders to the back. The bodice is seamed just under the breasts in that classic Valentino way and have minimal darting. On this one, he has not put any boning inside, so the dress is soft and comfortable over you. It skims over the waist and hips, and then from there it falls to the floor in a beautiful column of the red silk crepe. The skirt gradually opens as it reaches the floor, so you have a ton of lovely movement when you move. The back of the dress is cut slightly longer so you have a tiny bit of a sweep behind you. What really makes this dress outstanding is the two panels of silk chiffon that wrap around the waist area. These add a bit of detail and contrast against the silk crepe the dress is made out of and they also help you shape the dress. The panels are attached all the way around you and then loop through openings at the front of the dress. The ties are cut extra long and fall to just above the hem at the front of the dress. They catch the air as you walk and create beautiful movement around you. Because of the way they loop through little openings at the front, they can also be used to tighten the dress around you and add a little bit of extra shape through the waist area. It is a fabulous dress and a shining example of why the Valentino label has endured for the many decades. Excellent condition with a minor note below.

The dress closes with a hidden set side zipper. The top panel of the bodice is lined in a red silk and the rest of the dress is unlined. I see a touch of grubbiness here and there around the hem. Tagged a vintage Valentino 10.

Bust: 17-17.5" flat across from side seam to side seam with a A-B cup
Seam under the bust: to 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14-16" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: just under 4" from top of bodice to seam under the bust at the middle and it is 10" from the top of the strap to the seam under the bust
Total length: 61" from top of shoulders to front hem, 63" to the back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED

Item# DD4916

Reference Photos/Video: Spring 2003 Valentino, Look 64.

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When searching for the date of this dress, we found a runway piece from Fall 2003 that has very similar bead work through the skirt and was shown with a different bodice at the front, but with the same crossed over strap open cut back. I love that you can get an idea of how well it moves by the runway video. It is truly a beautiful and extraordinary dress and a gorgeous example of the work the original Mr. Valentino was doing for his self named label.

I love the bareness at the top of the dress with its bare back and the front draping neckline. It is a dress that really comes alive once on the body. It is very light in weight despite its extensive bead work and sequins that cover the dress. It is all cut on the bias so once you slip it on it just skims over the body. The dress is made from a bias cut black silk chiffon combined with a silk netting. The netted portions are covered with thousands of tiny black sequins and beads in a variety of shapes. A little beaded strap curves up and over the shoulders to criss cross over your bare back. A panel of silk chiffon at the front creates a pretty drape. It skims over the waist and then curves over the hips. The skirt flows to the floor from there and widens out a bit as it nears the hem. It is cut a little longer at the back to give a slate sweeping feel behind you. Panels of silk chiffon run down the back for a little added detail. Excellent condition with a minor note below

Fully lined in a black silk chiffon and closes with a back hidden set zipper. Hand finishes. I see minor missing beads and wear to the back hem and there is a couple small areas where the netting has popped out of the seams a tiny bit. Please see the photos after the label shot. All minor. Tagged a vintage Valentino 6

Bust: no true side seams but will cover up to 16" flat across the front bodice
Waist: 12-12.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 63" from top of shoulder to front hem, 68" to back hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4632

Reference Photos/Video: (1-4) Fall 2003 Valentino, Look 70.  /  (5-6) Rupi Kaur in this dress for the South Asian Excellence at the Oscars Event, 2024.

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When searching for the date of this dress, we found a runway piece from Fall 2003 that has very similar ribbon edged detailing through the skirt. A dress from the Haute Couture collection that season also had a bodice with a similar feel that this dress has. We have included both of those references for you here. I love that you can get an idea of how well it moves by the runway video and I think that this dress is even better than the one that walked the runway that season. It is truly a beautiful and extraordinary dress and a gorgeous example of the work the original Mr. Valentino was doing for his label.

This is one of the most beautiful Valentino dresses I have ever seen in all of my years of doing this. It is very light in weight and feels like a dream on the body. The dress is suspended from silk straps that have rows of tiny black seed beads covering them. More seed beads detail the upper and lower edges of the bodice. Between those are an extraordinarily beautiful floral pattern that combines a dense design of sequins and beads. These are set on a black net so all of the space is between the floral pattern has a slight transparency once it is on the body. The way that the beads and sequins have been applied give it a slight 3D feel that I love. The waist is detailed with a gathered panel of silk chiffon and he has added a little band of silk ribbon over that that ties in a sweet little knot at the front. The skirt falls from under the bottom of the band at the waist and it is a work of art. Six tiers of silk chiffon cascade down the skirt to the floor. Each tier gets wider as it near the bottom of the dress and each tier is finished with a black silk border that has been set along the edge of each ruffle. The way that the edging has been sewn onto the silk chiffon is what creates these beautiful little ruffles all the way around you. It is genius. The movement that this gives when the dress is on the body and you move is magical to see. It is just one of those dresses that when you see it, you know it is so very special. I can't rave about it enough. Excellent condition.

The bodice is lined in a black silk chiffon skirt has inner lining of black silk organza. It closes with a hidden set side zipper. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Hand finishes

Bust: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 13-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 17" from top of shoulders to top of the 5" band at the waist
Total length: 61" from top of shoulders to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Item# DD4910

Reference Photos/Video: (1-2) Fall 2003 Valentino, Look 71.  /  (3) Fall 2003 Couture Valentino, Look 49.

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This is what I believe is a later re-issue version of Westwood's famous 1991 leopard jacket. The original was longer and a slightly lighter colour and this one is a more car length / pea coat feel. I think that this might be the more wearable option overall and it is an easy way to get that look without the many thousands of dollar price tag that the original has now. The one I have today was well loved and worn and this has given it a great vintage patina. The collar is notched and rounded to frame the neck. It closes down the front with a series of orb embossed buttons. Flap pocket sit on each hip and the sleeves are long. It comes in at the waist and then flares out around the hips. Extra fabric is built in at the back so you get a bit of extra flare there. It is a classic Westwood piece. Great overall condition with notes below. 

Fully lined in an orb embossed fabric and closes down the front with three buttons. Some of the faux fur has matted and shows wear near the edges here and there. We shot some areas to see. The worst is under the pockets flaps which you of course do not see when it is on. It presents great. Tagged a vintage Westwood 1. 

Sleeves: 23" and are 12" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 17"
Bust: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 37" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD4905

Reference Photos: (1-2) Fall 1991 Vivienne Westwood.  /  (3-4) Vivienne Westwood at Heathrow Airport, October 1991.  /  (5-6) Vivienne Westwood with Yves Saint Laurent, 1992.

All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.