F/W 1998 Valentino Garavani Black Felted Wool Pin-Tuck Sleeveless Pencil Dress stylist The design showcases strong padded

The design showcases strong padded shoulders

with their placement both shaping the dress and concealing the construction seams

It features a high mock neckline

This dress was further highlighted by model Claudia Mason on the April 1995 cover of Vogue España

Constructed in navy blue wool with vertical seam shaping through the body

F/W 1998 Valentino Garavani Black Felted Wool Pin-Tuck Sleeveless Pencil Dress stylist The design showcases strong paddedThis Valentino Garavani dress from the Fall Winter 1998 collection is cut in a fitted sleeveless pencil silhouette with a soft square neckline. It is crafted from black felted wool with graduated vertical pin tuck detailing through the waist. The longest seam leads to an off centered front slit.