Christian Dior Couture Spring 2010
I've been going over and over the couture collections the last couple of days, and one in particular remains prominent in my mind - Christian Dior. It was a collection that delivered drama and endless sophistication, glamour and indulgence from balloon enveloped hair to heeled, dominating riding boot. Galliano gave more of a performance than any of the other couture shows, and portrayed the fantastical way in which fashion can be used to create an escape into a uniquely beautiful world.
It wasn't only the clothes which caught my eye, but the equally stunning make up. I still can't get over the porcelain perfection achieved on the models skin, contrasted with that matte, show-stopping red lip and heavily lined and wing-framed eye.
Chokers, bracelets, and earrings were blown up to portray extreme, vulgar displays of wealth and extravagance.
Look at the detail on that jacket! Intricately detailed to give almost a frosted, ice-like effect that contrasts perfectly to the warmth of the pink.
Galliano's woman for this collection is clearly aristocratic, strong, dominating but also very seductive and sensual. The models wore the clothes as these very women, taking on a haughty, poised stance surveying their surroundings with a trace of distaste across their faces, in some cases a riding crop appropriately lurking under arm.
That last dress is one of my favourites worn by Alexandra Tretter. I love the overflowing cascades of fabric, in such richly luxurious colours. I couldn't help but be reminded of one of my favourite movies, My Fair Lady, where Eliza is transformed to attend the races. Doesn't this collection just exude that exact scene of society - fantastically glamorous but sadly, unattractively exclusive.
Watch the show here:
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