Belinda Goldsmith reports on Paris:
In the words of John Galliano, “Haute Couture is unique, elitist, escapist and the most creative form of expression that fashion indulges. It cannot fail to inspire.” And it did not last week. The visual and technical splendor of Haute Couture remains as strong as ever. Galliano himself showed one of the week’s most memorable collections for Dior, held in the upstairs salons of the label’s Avenue Montaigne headquarters. The silhouettes reached back to the house’s couture collections of the 1940s and 50s and were emboldened with vibrant colors, exquisite crystals and embroidery. The collection played on the notion of undress: Corsets, garters, slips, stockings and black lace lingerie were flaunted beneath transparent tulle or on top of jackets and dresses. The collection fused the exuberant creativity of Mr. Galliano with the soul of Dior, and it was captivating. – from Reuters