Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2008: Christian Dior
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John Galliano's spring haute couture collection for Christian Dior spoke volumes. Volume in taffeta and satin bunched, swagged, bustled and draped. And volume in bright, saturated, pastel and jewel-tone colors.
The collection was full of drama with oversized toppers that resembled objets d'art more than hats, painterly prints, paillettes and embroidery. Gone was the delicacy and old-fashioned femininity of Galliano's fall collection. Instead of exaggerated waists, caricatures of silhouettes gone by, proportions were blown out in the opposite direction, ballooning away from the body with a structure belying the craftsmanship of the collection.
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As always, Dior + Galliano has the most fabulous chemistry in haute couture. Just so fascinated to see these masterpieces!
Posted by: Maxi Jewels | June 3, 2008 4:05 AM