Fall 2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Silver Silk Halter Dress w Flower Detailng

This dress is from Fall 2008 Christian Dior collection. It was made under the creative direction of John Galliano. The fall 2008 show celebrated the 1960s and marked the launch of a new handbag called the '61. Galliano said of the show "I am always looking for heroines who make me dream". In the book Christian Dior: Catwalk they note that "his muse is included actress, model and Warhol superstar, 'Baby' Jane Holzer, as well as Raquel Welch, and of course Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate." "They inspired a Christian Dior collection Galliano called 'pure glamour,' one that worked the joyful high-voltage side of restraint in near perfection." said Women's World Daily. The dress is made from a soft silver coloured silk. The silk is a beautiful weight and is just heavy enough to keep the shape that he wanted without it feeling too heavy. Straps extend outward from the middle of the neckline and curve over the sides of your neck. They angle down to connect into the centre of the back. The bodice is shaped with a bit of a slightly stiffened lining over the bust. The fabric is softly pleated to angle in towards the centre. At the centre of the front, part of the silk extends out and is twisted to form a flower. From under the seam of the bust it falls over the body with a more generous feel. The silk all cut on the bias for beautiful movement. It is gathered and pleated on one side under the bust. This is repeated on the same side at the back. From there it flows with a more generous cut over the waist and hips. The very bottom portion of the skirt widens out as it nears the hem so you have fantastic movement when you move. The fabric at the hip on the opposite side of the pleating has been gathered and twisted to form two large flowers. It is exquisite and a fabulous example of his work during this time period. The dress is fully lined in the same silver silk and closes with a hidden set side zipper. I see a couple of very small, very faint marks underneath the bust area near the pleats. They are very minor, but mentioned for accuracy. Please see the photo after the label shot. Tagged a vintage Dior FR40, GB12, IT44, US8 Excellent condition Bust: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam Waist: 14" flat across from side seam to side seam Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam Bodice: approx 15" from top of shoulder to waist Total length: 62" from top of shoulder to hem Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED Item# DD5666 Reference Photos: Heather Graham at a Dior Party during the Marrakech Film Festival, 2008. All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.