SKU RS122WR212
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🕰️ Era

Likely 1990s – early 2000s
(reason: tag style, print technique, fabric type, construction)

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🚹 Gender

Unisex (marketed originally for men, size L, but easily wearable as unisex)

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🎨 Color

Beige / sage green / cream with abstract brush + straw-like pattern

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👤 Founder

Mario Valentino
(Founded by Mario Valentino, Italian designer, Naples, 1952)

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🏢 Brand Information

Mario Valentino is an Italian luxury brand known mainly for:
• high-end leather goods
• luxury shoes
• refined ready-to-wear
• innovative material treatments

Important note:
This brand is not Maison Valentino (Valentino Garavani). Mario Valentino is a separate heritage brand focusing more on leather craftsmanship and boutique apparel.

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👕 Type of Garment

Lightweight button-up shirt
• long sleeves
• soft semi-sheer fabric
• relaxed fit
• chest pocket
• abstract printed design

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📝 Description

A vintage Mario Valentino shirt featuring:
• draped lightweight fabric
• soft, washed texture
• artistic abstract panel print resembling brush marks / straw texture
• muted earthy palette
• slightly sheer back panel
• casual flowing silhouette

This style fits the late 90s Italian boutique aesthetic with vacation and resort influences.

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⭐ Rating & Condition

Rating: 7/10

Condition notes:

✅ wearable
✅ print intact
✅ buttons present

⚠️ wrinkles
⚠️ visible wear & aging to fabric
⚠️ slight color fading
⚠️ possible minor marks

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👔 Tips of Style

Works well styled as:
• layered over a white tank or tee
• with linen trousers
• relaxed tailoring
• beach/resort outfits
• tucked into high-waisted pants
• open shirt with jewelry

Good for:
• summer casual looks
• bohemian / artistic styling
• vintage Italian fashion moods

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🧾 Conclusion

A stylish vintage Mario Valentino shirt with a unique abstract print and relaxed draped silhouette. Soft earthy tones make it easy to style, especially for resort and casual chic outfits. Shows some age, but still visually interesting and wearable.