Watch Part 1 of the show here, and Part 2 here.
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“Fashion is so often presented in the culture as a thing of froth, which, of course, it partly is; but the bubbles are blown with care and a sense of values.” - Anna Wintour
January 26, 2011
Christian Dior Spring 2011 Couture
Yes, it is that time of year again: couture week. I always look forward to the aura of pure opulence, the sound of impressed editors, and of course, the sight of breathtaking creations. One show I never miss is Christian Dior, a favourite of mine ever since his Fall 2008 Couture collection. This is my first time talking about couture on my blog, so I'm very excited. Galliano started his show off, like always, with a dramatic entrance by Karlie Kloss in a blood red coat:
Galliano's inspiration for this collection was the works of René Gruau, who was the illustrator for Dior in the forties and fifties. His artistic work - pencil strokes and water colour among them - can be seen reproduced in this collection through the embroidery and cloth. Dior's New Look was evident in the slim pencil skirts appearing in the first part of the show...
...as well as in the latter part of the show with billowing fabric erupting from slim, defined waists:
And then, a sudden softness arrived, taking all the elements just seen onto a whole other level of extravagance:
With the spectacular soundtrack, theatricality of the models, and the unbelievable beauty of the clothes, I was swept up by Galliano's one-of-a-kind ability, and there was not a single moment when I didn't have goosebumps. This is haute couture at its absolute finest.
Watch Part 1 of the show here, and Part 2 here.
Image Source: Style.com
Watch Part 1 of the show here, and Part 2 here.
Image Source: Style.com
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Such fun looks!! :D Its funny to think that there was a time when people would actually dress like that on a normal basis
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Thanks for the curation gorgeous. The feathered coat and all the voluminous skirts are bringing classy back!! :)
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I haven't reviewed the show yet on my blog but I loved this collection. As always Dior Couture is fabulous. The rich colours, and ombre in combination with the gorgeous big shapes = very much the essence of the 'new look'.
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These are such amazing clothes! Everyone's been raving about all the lovely fabrics and the full skirts in this show. Karlie Kloss looks fabulous starting off in that red cloak, and I adore the glamorous shapes and luxurious materials of the gowns at the end.
ReplyDeleteMore fabulous runway looks! Gorgeous dresses XOXO
ReplyDeleteI love the veiled looks! So glamorous. Wish I could pull those off in real life. :)
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Thank you for posting this collection. It is by far John Galliano`s best work yet. That piece on the 5th picture is just FAB!! I even have it as my Ipad wallpaper now.
ReplyDeleteThat would be such an awesome show to be at!
ReplyDeletevery gorgeous dress.. I want it all! :P
ReplyDeletewow, it's a dream.
ReplyDeleteI love how you described the show on your post and also your comment on my blog. I love this show and I think that Gallaino is one of the last real couturier...Today Valentino and yesterday Elie Saab presented their collecton and I think that in those collections there's not anything new, it's everytime the same purpose of clothes.
ReplyDeleteInstead, Galliano every time tries to renovate himself and his dresses!
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I loved the Dior collection too. Just loved the nod to the postwar New Look. By far my favorite silhouette of all time, so timeless.
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so voluptuous!
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Wow. If fashion can be described as delicious, John Galliano whips up some very fine fashion cuisine! Scrumptious, as ALWAYS!
ReplyDeleteLove the show, the dresses are AMAZING. Wow, I want them all. ALL OF THEM.
ReplyDeletexoxo Sootjeelina <3
These designs are so classic, and everything couture should be!! Such fun eye candy. I can totally see Dita Von Teese wearing all of these.
ReplyDeleteI love the empire waist gowns, it's so pretty. if only one day I have a chance to wear something like that :D
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BRILLIANT!
ReplyDelete@Closet Fashionista, angelaseeangelablog, Madeleine: I love the silhouette of the New Look, and I sometimes wish I could just transport into Dior's couture world, where everyone dresses like that.
ReplyDelete@E: Thank you! As I've already told you, I personally cannot get enough of Valentino and Elie Saab's romanticism, and so I continue to enjoy every collection!
Couture is always like a Fairytale, you know, "that" kind of dresses, the glamour, the colors...
ReplyDeleteJust magnificent ;)
See you "not anymore" annonymous girl ;) (because of your comment in my blog)
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I thought this was one of John Galliano's best! I love that almost everything in the show is so wearable and the dresses!? Gosh, the dreses are so stunning! I would love to wear one of them to a fabulous party! xoxoxoo
ReplyDeleteThat's a show. And Karlie Kloss my love is so pretty and edgy. Do you have a model feature on her? She's my favourite face :0
ReplyDelete@The Style Voyager: I don't actually! I was surprised no one requested her yet, but glad you did!
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