Christian Dior Turquoise Lace and Chiffon Mini Dress by John Galliano (SS 2011)

Curator's Note

John Galliano's Spring/Summer 2011 collection for Christian Dior, titled South Pacific, took inspiration from naval uniforms, 1950s pin-up imagery and the tropical landscapes of Polynesia. Galliano combined sailor jackets and parkas with brightly coloured dresses featuring floral prints, lace and chiffon. This turquoise lace and chiffon mini dress was presented as look 30 on the runway. It has patchwork-style lace panels and a band of orange flowers embroidered in chiffon ribbonwork across the hips. The skirt consists of multiple tiers of lace and chiffon. In his contemporary review for Vogue, Tim Blanks singled out this particular dress as one of the collection's successful interpretations of the tropical theme.

Description

• Turquoise blue lace and chiffon mini dress
• V-shaped neckline with thin shoulder straps
• Bodice composed of floral lace panels with decorative tonal blue stitching
• Orange floral embroidery around the hips, made from twisted chiffon ribbonwork
• Orange beads and sequins decorating the centres of the flowers
• Multiple tiers of lace and chiffon forming the skirt
• Alternating layers of floral lace and plain chiffon

Size and Measurements

• No size label, best fits XS to S (please refer to measurements for accurate fit)
• Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat:
  • Chest: 41 cm
  • Waist: 41 cm
  • Hips: 47 cm
  • Length: 87 cm