1970s Knife Pleated Black Wool Crepe Valentino Skirt designer-balenciaga Waist: to 15" flat across

Waist: to 15" flat across from side seam to side seam

A special thank you to textile expert Marla Mallett for helping to date and identify this piece

You can see his future love of adding luxe details with the snakeskin trim at the neckline of this piece

It comes with a separate rayon and tulle underskirt that you slip on and tie at the waist - it was photoed with only this underskirt - no additional crinolines were used

1970s Knife Pleated Black Wool Crepe Valentino Skirt designer-balenciaga Waist: to 15" flat acrossThis might be the perfect little pleated skirt. It will definitely become a favored basic and is extremely well made and has that famous feminine Valentino feel. This little fitted black skirt is made from a black wool crepe fabric that has a touch of stretch so it is very comfortable on. It is made entirely of perfectly spaced vertical pleats that are closed to hug down and around the hip area and then open as they near the bottom to create a sexy