Valentino Spring 2008 Polka Dot Green Dress designer-jean-patou The jacket is cut loose

The jacket is cut loose and easy through the upper body as was the style during this time period and then the waist is nipped in

It is literally cut to the waist and the panels of fabric that cover the breast and back are set with a gap between them so the plunge takes centre stage on both sides

The Chicago Tribune hailed him as being "Mister Dior

The halter of the bodice curves up and behind the neck

/  (2-3) From the book Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Catwalk

Valentino Spring 2008 Polka Dot Green Dress designer-jean-patou The jacket is cut looseThe Shrimpton Couture Archives Reference Photos Video: (1 3) Spring 2008 Valentino, Look 78. Model Inguna Butane. (4) Madame Figaro France, March 2008.