Christian Dior Black Silk Chiffon Cocktail Dress by John Galliano (c. 2011)

Curator’s Note

This cocktail dress comes from John Galliano’s final year at Christian Dior, the house he had led since 1996. He left in March 2011, which makes the commercial pieces from that year among the last designed under his direction. This dress has fine pin-tucks that run vertically through the bodice and skirt. Three bands of chiffon are wrapped across the body and twisted into knots at the centre front, one at the bust and two at the waist. Galliano's signature row of self-covered buttons runs down one side. The sheer straps tie into bows at the shoulders, cross at the back and meet in a gathered keyhole. 

Description

• Sweetheart neckline
• Three horizontal bands of chiffon, twisted at the centre
• Fine vertical pin-tucks through the bodice and skirt
• Row of self-covered buttons down one side
• Chiffon straps tied in bows at the shoulders, crossing at the back
• Gathered keyhole at the centre back
• Flared skirt with a shirred seam and flounced, lettuce-edged hem

Size and Measurements

• Labelled size FR34 (Please refer to measurements for accurate fit)
• Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat:
  • Chest: 36cm
  • Waist: 31cm
  • Length: 90cm