Christian Dior Spring 2008 designer-rosie-assoulin Reference Photo: Yves Saint Laurent

Reference Photo: Yves Saint Laurent piece from Christie's auction (as mentioned above)

These printed gowns were a Lanvin staple and the dress of the season in its day

Buttons to close down the from just past the waist and with two buttons on each cuff

It ties around the neck and leaves your upper back bare

Christian Dior Spring 2008 designer-rosie-assoulin Reference Photo: Yves Saint LaurentThe Shrimpton Couture Archives This is a spectacular 2008 Dior by John Galliano. It dips low at the front and has a high front slit that shows leg when you walk. It is beaded at the top and bottom. Low back. Reference Photos Video: Spring 2008 Dior Runway, Look 56 (Alana Zimmer).