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Gorgeous Spring 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Bright Floral Print Silk Chiffon Dress
During John Galliano's years from 1996-2011 at the house of Christian Dior he arguably produced some of the most amazing bias cut and chiffon dresses in the house's history. His work often has a feeling of the decadence and abandonment of the twenties and thirties with their beautiful cuts. This dress is from the Spring 2006 collection and is so very pretty with its beautiful floral print.
This is a stunning Dior dress and it is even better in person and on an actual body. As with many Galliano pieces it is meant to be on an actual body and not a mere dress form. The dress is made from an ivory silk chiffon that has an exuberant floral print that covers it entire surface from shoulder to hem. The fabric and the way it is cut and draped allow it to hug the body and skim over you once past the hip. The dress has a wide V plunging front and it has that same plunge shape at the back. There is an off set ribbon of fabric that runs down from the base of the plunge and then over to one hip. The fabric has been gathered all along that ribbon on both side in soft folds. This helps to give the dress its hourglass shape. AS flat bow sits at the base of that ribbon on the one hip and then underneath that are added panels of silk that give the dress this pretty extra volume. At the back the fabric is gathered up and under two more flat bows. A panel of silk expands out underneath the bows to give you a bit of a trained feel and create a gorgeous bit of movement. It is so pretty and special. Excellent condition with a minor note below.
The dress is fully lined in an ivory silk. It closes with a hidden set zipper at the back. There is a minor bit of yellowing underneath the arm on the interior silk that does not go through to the front and a bit of grubbiness to the interior lining at the back hem. Please see the photos after the label shot. It is very tiny so please check the measurements.
Sleeves: The opening at the end is 9" around
Shoulders: no true seams
Bust: to 13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 11" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Total length: 64" from top of the shoulder to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: XXS- XS
Item# DD4979
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.
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