Valentino Couture Spring 2006

Valentino just has beautiful clothes. I was struck by how many of the garments incorporate fabric with polka dots. It's very springy, and somehow quite refreshing.


A beautiful basketweave bodice treatment, and all those ruffled tiers should make the skirt look overdone, but they don't.


Lace skirt with a sheer overlay, and more basketweave.


Lovely ottoman redingote with beautifully detailed pockets. I love the textured (embroidered? trapunto?) band on the dress.


One of Valentino's recurring styles, with a little tweaking. The ribbon-tied midriff jacket. He's using a lot of these huge collars.


Interesting jacket closure (chiffon tie), shown open.


Polka Dots, anyone? Isn't this just marvelously frivolous?


A more tailored approach to polka dots. The sheer overlay is lovely.


A very "young" dress, and the detail below shows that even a "yo-yo" can be couture!




Beautifully controlled ruching on this bodice, and a lovely, flippy, layered skirt.


Detail of the bodice.


An image of controlled spareness, although done with a print, and a lot of draping. Quite impressive, but only what we expect from a master.


A different collar treatment.


Sheer overblouse.


Striking ruched bands, and a great overskirt.