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Incredible Fall 1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Jacket & Skirt Suit Set w Fringe Detailing
The Fall 1999 collection was full of looks that utilized this grey checked men's suiting fabric along with the mixing in of fringed elements for added detail. This collection is also of note because it is the last collection where you saw the Christian Dior boutique label that was being used for the Ready-to-Wear line. The rooms where the show took place were painted to resemble an artist's studio. It was a large collection that consisted mainly of day wear. This was Galliano's response to previous criticism that he did not include include enough day wear in past collections. The collection was presented in a series of colour groupings including of grey toned pieces. Many of the pieces throughout the collection were fringed and we have added some of the runway shots from the show here so you can see and get a feel for this part of the presentation. This suit is absolutely stunning and gorgeous example of his tailoring skills.
This is a beautiful suit and I always love sets, especially ones that also include the belt, because it gives you so much versatility to be able to mix and match with other pieces from your existing wardrobe. The jacket is classic but with enough details that it has a special feel. The sleeves are long and simple and the shoulders are shaped with light padding inside. The colour is rounded and curves all the way to the hidden snap that closes the jacket and is set low on the front. The jacket is shaped on a curve already and then the suit comes with its original matching fabric covered belt that allows you to cinch in the waist for a fantastic hourglass shape. The pockets that sit on the front of each hip are incredible. He has this added these flat pieces of the same fabric that extend out from the body of the jacket. Each one has a pocket on them and then they are finished with a series of fringes in a cream colour. It is a very unusual added element and it is so beautifully cut. I love how it really gives the hips their slightly exaggerated shape without adding bulk. It is genius. Both pockets have their original tacking in place. The skirt is equally as fabulous. It is cut to skim over your hips and then has this fantastic little flare all the way around the lower hem that is achieved by angled seams and the way the lower skirt is set into those seams. This gives the suit a bit of movement when you move and it also adds to the hourglass shape of the suit. This is a brilliant beautifully tailored piece from early on his time at Dior. Excellent condition.
Both pieces are lined in an ivory silk and CD is embroidered on the inside of the jacket. The jacket closes with a single fabric covered snap low at the front and the skirt zips to close. The front pockets are functional and have their original tacking in place. Both the jacket and skirt are tagged a F44, GB16, US12 and the belt a 44. It appears to have been worn very little if at all.
Jacket
Sleeves: 23.5" and 14" around the upper arm
Shoulders: 16"
Bust: 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 17" flat across from side seam to side seam and can be cinched in more with the belt
Hips: to 22" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24" from neck to hem
Skirt
Waist: 15.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: 21" flat across from side seam to side seam
Length: 24" from waist to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG
Item# DD4796
Reference Photos: Fall 1999 Christian Dior.
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