Name: Christian Dior Lilac Evening Gown by John Galliano (SS 1998)
Brand: Epoque Couture
SKU: C-0330
Price: 15699.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£15,699.00

Curator's Note

One of the most recognisable pieces from Galliano's SS 1998 "In a Boudoir Mood" collection for Dior, modelled on the runway by Amber Valletta. The dusky lilac silk damask beneath asymmetrically pieced chiffon panels, hourglass silhouette and extended train defined the visual language of Galliano's early Dior years. A rare original sample piece from the show.

Description

Floor-length evening gown in dusky lilac silk floral damask with sheer silk chiffon overlay in asymmetrically pieced panels
V-neckline with delicate spaghetti straps
Hourglass silhouette with mermaid-style flare and extended train
Layered, fluttering hem
Rare original sample piece from the Christian Dior SS 1998 "In a Boudoir Mood" collection
Modelled on the runway by Amber Valletta

Size & Measurements

Original sample piece (please refer to measurements for accurate fit)
Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat:
- Chest: 43cm
- Waist: 36cm
- Length (front): 154cm
- Length including train: 189cm

Excellent

This garment is in outstanding condition with no or minimal signs of wear. Any flaws present are negligible and do not detract from the overall appearance or integrity of the piece.

John Galliano for Christian Dior

John Galliano was appointed creative director of Christian Dior in 1996, bringing fifteen years of theatrical, historically driven collections to the house. His references ranged across Marchesa Casati, Egyptian antiquity, the Belle Époque, Japanese geisha culture and the Parisian demi-monde, each season staged as a full narrative. Under his direction Dior tripled its turnover and produced some of the most collected ready-to-wear and haute couture of the era, including the iconic Saddle Bag.

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As seen on the Spring Summer 1998 runway, modelled by Amber Valletta

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Christian Dior Lilac Evening Gown by John Galliano (SS 1998)