S/S 2004 Valentino Haute Couture Runway Shagreen Print Satin Jacket Dress Suit Set small accessory echoing the Chinoiserie influence seen

echoing the Chinoiserie influence seen in Dior’s Spring 1999 ready-to-wear collection under John Galliano

creating a striking

The floor-length design features an angular neckline

This black Claude Montana dress from the 1990s is cut in a sleeveless mini silhouette with a flared hem

The design is complete with an elegant asymmetric neckline with a one-shoulder cut

S/S 2004 Valentino Haute Couture Runway Shagreen Print Satin Jacket Dress Suit Set small accessory echoing the Chinoiserie influence seenCustom made by hand, this Valentino Haute Couture jacket and dress set from Garavani's Spring Summer 2004 collection is cut in a fitted silhouette with a flared hem. It is crafted in satin with a shagreen style print throughout. The jacket features a notched collar, wrap style front, and rhinestone buckle accents at the waist and cuffs. A variation of this set appeared on the runway worn by Karolna Kurkov, look 6.