Christian Dior Aubergine Woven Dot Chiffon Dress by John Galliano (AW 2000)
Curator’s Note
This dress is from John Galliano's "Fly Girl" collection for Christian Dior. The collection revisited logo-driven glamour with a "bling" edge, continuing the theme from Galliano's couture Homeless collection. A similar dress appeared on the runway in dusty pink (look 38), styled with a newspaper-print jacket and pinned detailing at the bodice. This piece is cut in on the bias in dark purple chiffon woven with a black dots. The bodice is formed from crossed panels that can be tied and styled in different ways.
Description
- Bias cut dress with an open back
- Dark purple chiffon with black dobby dot weave
- Crossed bodice panels allow the dress to be worn as a halterneck with ties at the waist, or restyled with the straps crossing at the back
- Asymmetric hem
Size and Measurements
- Labelled size FR 38 (please refer to measurements for accurate fit)
- Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat:
- Chest: 44cm
- Waist: 36cm
- Hips: 43cm
- Length: 144cm
Very good
This has been well-preserved. Any imperfections are negligible and do not detract from the item's overall appearance or functionality.
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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- A similar dress appeared on the runway in dusty pink (look 38)
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