Guilded panels with garlands of lilies of the valley decorated the catwalk while the sweet scent of this emblematic flower of the House of Dior wafted through the air. A reminder of this most Parisian of fashion house's glorious past and an enticing clue to the show to come.
Eva Green:
The Misshapes:
And backstage, severely pinned down hair framed a face made dramatic by spectacularly hued eyes.
At first glance the show seemed oh so Dior: voluminous skirts, pinched waists and fur trimmed coats. But a closer look revealed rich details inspired by Persian miniatures and the sumptuous decadence of the Orientalists.
The classic wools and pinstripes which are a Dior calling card, were cut in Oriental shapes, and there was unashamed luxury in Astrakhan, rich brocade and skirts adorned with paisley cutouts and accessorized with tassel belts.
Cocktail jackets were softened with Oriental trousers luxuriously cut in rich satin and lame. Lightly draped evening dresses in luminous jewel colours were delicately embroidered with metals and stones. Resounding applause at the end of the show for the designer, John Galliano, who knows how to mix tradition with his added Midas touch.
Photographed by Alice Crosara and Elizabeth Pantaleo
Posted by Madeleine Czigler
Eva Green:
The Misshapes:
And backstage, severely pinned down hair framed a face made dramatic by spectacularly hued eyes.
At first glance the show seemed oh so Dior: voluminous skirts, pinched waists and fur trimmed coats. But a closer look revealed rich details inspired by Persian miniatures and the sumptuous decadence of the Orientalists.
The classic wools and pinstripes which are a Dior calling card, were cut in Oriental shapes, and there was unashamed luxury in Astrakhan, rich brocade and skirts adorned with paisley cutouts and accessorized with tassel belts.
Cocktail jackets were softened with Oriental trousers luxuriously cut in rich satin and lame. Lightly draped evening dresses in luminous jewel colours were delicately embroidered with metals and stones. Resounding applause at the end of the show for the designer, John Galliano, who knows how to mix tradition with his added Midas touch.
Photographed by Alice Crosara and Elizabeth Pantaleo
Posted by Madeleine Czigler
