Christian Dior
The nostalgic and wearable collection presented at Avenue Montaigne was a walk down memory lane for many, as Gaytten bought back traditional silhouettes that Monsieur Dior made famous.
“The models could have stepped straight from Mad Men,” said Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman.
The 50s inspired offering included pencil skirts, cinched waists, cocktail dresses, nanna knickers, and high court heels with an overall feminine feel. The retro theme transcends generations and makes each piece priceless and certainly an investment. I could purchase any piece and it would become an heirloom that I could one day pass on to my daughter who could wear the same piece in 20 years time.
“It was the complete opposite to John Galliano fantasy. It was very wearable,” added Shulman.
While Dior’s head designer allocation still remains up in the air, in my opinion, Bill Gaytten, has proved his worth. Gaytten explained to Vogue UK that his idea behind the collection was about seeing things in X-ray, seeing Dior in X-ray – which resulted in a theme of light with the use transparent fabrics such as gauze and chiffon.
The colour palette was predominantly white, black and grey with the odd dash of brilliant red and purple.
Then as the show drew to a close, a hint of Galliano opulence was evident with the inclusion of extravagant gowns. Again the waists were cinched and layer upon layer of silk was covered in crystals.
Even though the collection was demure for couture, its elegance elevated the offering.
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