Incredible Spring 2005 Valentino Haute Couture Green Ombre Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Dress w Pleated Bodice designer-halston She tweaked the shape perhaps

She tweaked the shape perhaps or maybe this was originally a damaged dress that she converted into a top

The base is a fine ivory felted wool and the crown of the hat is high and rounded

It is very well made so I would not be surprised to find out it was a designer piece

The tie belt that loops around and through the opening on the top is attached at one side of the waist band of the skirt

Both the sleeves and skirt are left unlined so you get a glimpse of the body underneath

Incredible Spring 2005 Valentino Haute Couture Green Ombre Bias Cut Silk Chiffon Dress w Pleated Bodice designer-halston She tweaked the shape perhapsMy couture client had this stunning silk chiffon dress made for her and it was one of the last pieces she acquired from the house. It is an interesting thing in that it shows how the client can really direct and combine different runway elements to make a one of a kind dress like this one is. When we look at the runway from that season we can see that skirt is taken from one dress, the top from another, and the colour from a third. It's a dress that