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Christian Dior Haute Couture F/W 09.10 Paris

it's clearly not galliano's doing however. i mean, he's bursting with creativity at his own shows -- for men and women -- and even this showing of hackneyed dior classics remains quite creative given his limitations.

That is true. We must remember the show is not a reflection of Galliano's creativity or talents. The Galliano label shows that he still churning out great ideas.

I read an article where Galliano was showing Bernault handbag designs, and Bernault was nixing this and that and saying how the design needed to be re-worked, it didn't fit the Dior image, etc. Clearly, Bernault is exerting much say in how Dior is done.
 
Frustration is written all over recent Dior collections.

Anyone else noticed the cheap model casting? I can only spot three models that I would call high profile. Another way to save some money, I guess.
 
I like it.

It is whatever it is, you know. Like Lagerfeld says, it doesn't matter how many hours that went into doing stuff, blah blah...: If is is lousy, then it is lousy at the end. So I do not care about how much 'hard work' these clothes were. This is extremely kitsch, but Galliano almost always have been. This collection doesn't make anyone 'dream' per se, like some of his other collections did, and that is what everyone's expectations are with Dior.

This collection can generate a strong perfume release and campaign, imo. It is screaming 'commercial' to me. Would be nice to see a dark ad featuring three of these girls and much more subdued styling in these undergarments selling Poison or Hypnotic Poison or something. I still do not enjoy Natasha's overworked gown, and if I had the power to destroy every leopard print fabric in the world so that Galliano could never use any anymore, I would. That leopard dress is hideously gaudy, and especially that one gown with that piece of leopard fabric attached in the middle... why really?

If he did this collection, it means it is going to sell. His actual clothes sell more than any other LVMH brand. And in the middle of this recession, who can blame him for such a presentation if he thinks it will turn in profits? I wish he could play with the styling though: so sick of the cartoon-y 50s make-up and hair. Maybe if these pieces were presented in a more modern setting and understanding, he would prevail and we would all enjoy it a lot more as a modern statement. Maybe it is as simple as that. This is couture and we are not wearing these items to appreciate the detailing. So very few do.

What we care about is the image and the presentation. He needs to shake things up with his approach to the model he presents, not just the clothes. For him, a strong look has always been a drag queen, but now I look at Ghesquiere's girls, and they look so much more confident, able and competent to me, than these 'mannequins' of 50s.
 
would somebody like to post the article and pictures from "dior: a close look behinde the scenes" on wwd.com? (i don't have the account)
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wwd.com
 
I like this collection much more than i did for Dior's previous shows.
This is so playful and I love those eye-popping colours.
 
That dress on Tanya (that is Tanya, right) is vomit-inducing, ghastly, hideous and flat-out offensive. I think it is by far the tackiest thing Galliano has ever done IN HIS LIFE, and yes, I am including the 'Miss Galliano' cartoons back in the day!
 
jg has not impressed me in a long time for dior/dior couture so i expected to now be wowed and he delivered
 
I wonder why John is trying to make New Look happen so desperately, I thought his best couture collections were the ones without such an obvious references to the New Look.
I've seen too much of that pocket/basque thingy on the jackets. I still like them, but I think John Galliano should move on.
John Galliano should talk to Karl Lagarfeld about reinventing classic looks. Karl Lagarfeld has been reinventing Chanel's classic look as long as i can remember and still manages to make them fresh and young every season.

I guess i am still waiting for 2003, 2004 and 2007 to happen to Dior shows,,,
I'm satisfied with this show though, there is something about this collection :)
 
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I'm satisfied with this show though, there is something about this collection :)

i completely agree. is it an extravaganza? no. is it completely commercial? probably. but it's satisfying nonetheless. also, should we read something into the mysterious absence of anna wintour?

there'd be no john galliano without anna wintour....could this signal perhaps dior preparing to choose another?
 
I'm shocked by all the dislike. I think Galliano is brilliant and as beautiful as ever. I fancy the lingerie inspiration...and I MUST OWN A PAIR OF THE HEELS WITH THE GARTER STRAPS!!!! :heart: The colour palette is like candy. Sasha Pivovarova looks downright glamourous in the red suit and gloves....and the peek of black garter under the black skirt is very sensually erotic. The only part I'm not crazy about is the hair, but that doesn't bother me so much.
 
i completely agree. is it an extravaganza? no. is it completely commercial? probably. but it's satisfying nonetheless. also, should we read something into the mysterious absence of anna wintour?

there'd be no john galliano without anna wintour....could this signal perhaps dior preparing to choose another?

are you sure she wasn't there? maybe she got a preview of the collection the day before or something...?

in fact, there is something dull and repetitive about this colletion. wonder if dior is to frightened of loosing costumers if they show someting more "theatrical".
 
Reminds me of Dior HC SS 2001 and Dior SS 2004, both shows with the first few outfits in different colors
 
This is absolutely terrible and atrocious!!It looks like something from a nightmare...
First of all the clothes have a very bitchy-stripper-****** vibe which I really don't like for a Dior show,the worst outfit of the entire collection is probably the big skirt with the bra worn by Morgane,so tacky and cheap
Then clothes revealing lingerie under is something that John has already done so many times,that's why the show reminds me of SS04 ready to wear,but at least that show was much more interesting and funnier
The shoes are WAY too simple...I really wonder if they are really from Dior,because the shoes are always so dangerous and well constructed but this time they're just horrible
Sorry to say but after 2 seasons of pure crap I have to say Dior couture is officially dead...SS09 was already crappy for my likes but this is even worse
Sorry John!
 
Well at least the music was a bit more exciting than last time.
The models were ungainly coming down that staircase trying to pose sexily and the one piece I thought I liked was the most inelegant dress with the most artificial movement I've ever seen.
Just the worst.
 

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