Flowers have long entwined the heart of Valentino, whether it’s a bouquet of blooms sprouting across the seams of poetic couture or a crown of petals interlaced in the glossy manes of models. Plucked from the Italian label’s latest collection, this mini dress is spun from a sumptuous blend of wool and silk to a neat, A-line silhouette and stitched with tiers of ruffles spilling from the shoulders, finely sculpted to echo the sinuous lines of a thorny rose.| Valentino wool and silk-blend mini dress65% virgin wool, 35% silk; contrast 100% silk; lining 91% viscose, 9% elastaneConcealed zip fastening at backRegular fit, round neckline, short ruffled sleeves, darts at chest, slip pockets at front, crepe texture, A-line silhouette, linedDry clean onlyMade in ItalyTrue to sizeSize UK 8: length 34in / 86cmModel is 5ft 10in/1.78m and wears a size UK 8Lightweight, non-stretch