Vintage belle Amal Clooney dazzles in Yves Saint Laurent at Berlinale International Film Festival

George who????So enthralled were we by the sight of a dazzling Amal Clooney at the Berlinale International Film Festival this evening, that we almost forgot about her very famous, very Hollywood other half.

The Clooneys were treading the red carpet in the German capital for the Hail, Caesar! premiere at the opening ceremony of the 66th Berlinale International Film Festival.And Mrs Clooney, despite being a relative newcomer to the celebrity scene, tackled the event like she had been attending these sorts of events since she was a teenager (and not carving out a serious profession as a top barrister in London).

The38-year-oldsmoldered in a black, floor-length gown covered in sequins.But this was no run-of-the-mill black dress; a sheer tulle overlay with a ruffled hem made this a bold, directional choice.

The gown was borrowed fromLondon-based vintage specialist store WilliamVintage, is by French fashion house Yves Saint Laurent and dates from 1981.WilliamVintage founder William Banks-Blaney told The Telegraph:"Amal has wonderful taste and chose the dress personally.I was delighted to see such a superb WilliamVintage discovery come alive on the red carpet.???

The dress is extra-special in that it is considered to be an iconic design.It was featured in William Vintage founder William Banks- Blaney???s recent book, 25 Dresses.The tome tells the history of 20th century couture, the fashion designers who created the dresses and the women who wore them.The gown loaned to Clooney is examined in the book in forensic detail for its design and construction, and its inclusion signals its importance in the history of fashion.

The tome tells the history of 20th century couture, the fashion designers who created the dresses and the women who wore them.The gown loaned to Clooney is examined in the book in forensic detail for its design and construction, and its inclusion signals its importance in the history of fashion.

Banks-Blaney added:"The dress is an wonderful example of the great Yves Saint Laurent; one of the many reasons I included it within my book - it"s an iconic and timeless piece by one of the greatest designers of all time.???

Clooney has enjoyed her pick from a slew of top designer since marrying George, 54, in 2014.She wore a bespoke Oscar de la Renta gown to marry the Hollywood star in Italy, and showcased a designer-filled wardrobe during the week-long festivities which included pieces by Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Giambttista Valli.She employs French stylist Alexis Roche, the partner of former Dior creative director John Galliano, to help inform her style choices.

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