Christian Dior Haute Couture F/W 09.10 Paris

[soul_brutus]

I do not like this version of the new look. Models are always cool but any outfit is really interesting. Crisis is very evident through this collection although Galliano gets a A (as usual).

 

[alej andra]

some very close up, audience perspective photos from olivier zahm at: http://galleries.purple-diary.com/tags/the-dior-couture-show-june-2009-at-the-salons-de-couture

 

[Josephjang]

No Hqs yet?

 

[happyguy]

such a pity some of the looks are the same as his past collections. it has to be said though, that one it's own, some of the pieces are beautiful

 

[MON]

I love what Sasha, Tanya and Chanel was wearing. I love this collection but I feel that some of the pieces would've gone better with the other piece. I love how Galliano played with colors!

 

[Karolina.]

Ok but we've seen this before...x_x

 

[Josephjang]

Could someone tell me the names of the songs played in the video of this show?
Also, could someone upload HQ images please please?

 

[LetThemEatCake]

^^Josephjang
http://forums.thefashionspot.com/showpost.php?p=5906757&postcount=1057

http://forums.thefashionspot.com/showpost.php?p=5906757&postcount=1060

from this thread:
http://forums.thefashionspot.com/f6...see-post-1-full-soundtrack-lists-4993-71.html

 

[Chris_Couture05]

I have to say that I really loved this collection, while yes it was not like the ground breaking John that we are used to still it was a good collection. But yeah the see through tulle and chiffion dresses are starting be be over used just a bit, but I like the image that it creates. Also John seems to like putting some of the Dior signatures in his collections, prime example, the new look. I think he should stop doing it or just completly re-vamp it, also the leopard prints. This is also a signature for the House of Dior ever since the late 1940's when Christian Dior made a dress made from actually leopard skin, so if it is done only in the couture collections I think this could be something can countinue to keep being used.

One thing I have to say is that I have always liked that John can create such dramatic garments as he has in past seasons but still creats such beautiful toned down collections as he has been doing for the last three seasons. Even with all of this said I still have alot of respect for the collection that he has done.

In my opinion it is one of the most "French" collections that he had done. Even though it was not a BUSRT of insperation it was feminine, sexy yet elegant, and with a bit of of old school couture. This show had alot of great images such as the models wearing one golve and holding the other, the beautiful hats and most of all the finally wedding dress that Charlotte di Calypso wore that GLOWED. Also I like that John re-did a Dior classic dress. The black and white Satin and tulle dress that Maryna Linchuk wore is a version of the 1949 dress that Christian Dior made that was called the "Black Swan". This was, dispite what others have said and and have made some valid points...this was good collection.

Oh and here is the video of the show from Michelepierro on Youtube. Enjoy!

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncxFUm75XJM

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqzl-s_772g

Part3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0SPYkBlewA

 

[MON]

When I saw the video, I fell in love MORE with this collection! It's better when the clothes are moving with the models....

 

[simple_elegance]

um...this is...interesting?

 

[dancv]

Dans l’atelier Christian Dior

you can see photos of some outfits beeing worked at the atelier.
everything is in french tho.

 

[Ice_lady]

I love his new collection!

 

[Chris_Couture05]

Thank you so much for posting that :0)

 

[jenah]

i like the tule skirt paired with the yellow jacket.
i am pretty underwhelmed by this whole couture season, but no one has money these days. so i understand.

 

[TianCouture]

I'm sure there is about to be alot of spit fire in reagrds to what I am going to say, but I think the collection is perfect! The whole essence of this collection was derived from old pictures of Diors models getting ready in the cabine, hence the laughter in the beginning of the show, symbolic of the laughter and chaos usually associated with the original Dior shows at Number 30, avenue Montaigne. Not only that, but if you skim through the 60th Anniversary book,or any other dior book for that matter, and look at the black and whites of Dior with his models in the "change cycle" you can almost directly see were the inspiration was pulled from. Secondly, on page 14 on Dior's autobiography, he talks about the couture industry pre 1914 (yes I know it's not 1914...), when toiles went practically unchanged season after season, simply being slighlty modified instead. Dior states, "Unlike today, the actual design of the dress might remain virtually unchanged for several seasons." I honestly believe that what is happening at Dior, is a return to real, creative couture, mixed in with a house's legacy. Dior has such strong roots, and although at times it has the "same old" effect, all I think Galliano is doing is watering those roots and making them stronger. Lets not forget, that girl the drolled over Dior in 00-05 has grown up, and doesn't want the look she once already had, nor would it be very appropriate. He is doing the right thing by returning to the House of Dior's roots in an uncertain time, yet still balancing it with creativity. This collection was PERFECT, 100% FIERCE, and 100% Dior by Galliano, in a "NEW LOOK" way.
sorry if there are any spelling errors, did this fast at school!
PCE

 

[Chris_Couture05]

The whole essence of this collection was derived from old pictures of Diors models getting ready in the cabine, hence the laughter in the beginning of the show, symbolic of the laughter and chaos usually associated with the original Dior shows at Number 30, avenue Montaigne. Not only that, but if you skim through the 60th Anniversary book,or any other dior book for that matter, and look at the black and whites of Dior with his models in the "change cycle" you can almost directly see were the inspiration was pulled from.

Well said. I too saw that many of the dresses were directly inspired from tjhe orginal works of Christian Dior. John used this collection to take this house back to its roots, and re-created the history of what Dior has always been. All of these elements is what made this a beautiful Haute Couture collection

 

[Lily530]

I'm sure there is about to be alot of spit fire in reagrds to what I am going to say, but I think the collection is perfect! The whole essence of this collection was derived from old pictures of Diors models getting ready in the cabine, hence the laughter in the beginning of the show, symbolic of the laughter and chaos usually associated with the original Dior shows at Number 30, avenue Montaigne. Not only that, but if you skim through the 60th Anniversary book,or any other dior book for that matter, and look at the black and whites of Dior with his models in the "change cycle" you can almost directly see were the inspiration was pulled from. Secondly, on page 14 on Dior's autobiography, he talks about the couture industry pre 1914 (yes I know it's not 1914...), when toiles went practically unchanged season after season, simply being slighlty modified instead. Dior states, "Unlike today, the actual design of the dress might remain virtually unchanged for several seasons." I honestly believe that what is happening at Dior, is a return to real, creative couture, mixed in with a house's legacy. Dior has such strong roots, and although at times it has the "same old" effect, all I think Galliano is doing is watering those roots and making them stronger. Lets not forget, that girl the drolled over Dior in 00-05 has grown up, and doesn't want the look she once already had, nor would it be very appropriate. He is doing the right thing by returning to the House of Dior's roots in an uncertain time, yet still balancing it with creativity. This collection was PERFECT, 100% FIERCE, and 100% Dior by Galliano, in a "NEW LOOK" way.
sorry if there are any spelling errors, did this fast at school!
PCE

LOVE IT!!!!!! I am so happy to have heard this. I already adored the collection and the presentation and now I appreciate it even more.

 

[soul_brutus]

What you say is right and I will appreciate more the concept show or idea but it is not enough. This collection is a bit farfetched. There is nothing new as other times.

 

[TianCouture]

But don't you think that by using virtually the "same thing season after season"(yet applied with new inspiration, detail, and character), it's almost more creative (and slightly brilliant) that Galliano still manages to have something new? How many designers can show the same thing season after season, yet still manage to make it look new. That takes alot of skill, the whole point of haute couture. It's like having a cookie recipe and changing the ingredients (such as choclate chips, orange, or lime) according to the season. And honestly, I do not see how this collection looks cheap at all.

Hope this makes sense-haha
PCE