Christian Dior Haute Couture F/W 2006.07 Paris

[j´adore dior]

^ ugh!!, when will i live in a decent city?...

 

[Yimi]

^
Hapìly I Live in a small Peruvian town
but Like once i Told you
men here are desirable
and women amazing...
so street fashion is interesting too...

 

[avantgarde]

I know that I'm bringing this thread back from the dead, but could someone give me a full list of the songs used? I'd really appreciate it!

I know that these were used:
Dead Can Dance - Dawn of the Iconoclast
Regina Spektor - Samson
The Killers - Somebody Told Me

 

[Scotty]

thecelebritycity, missing by me

 

[Scotty]

thecelebritycity, missing by me

 

[Scotty]

thecelebritycity, missing by me

 

[MagFan]

Runway vs client's wishes

300 - 400 € (estimate)
Christian DIOR par John GALLIANO, haute couture, circa 2005 / 2006
Veste en crêpe de laine gris souris, col châle cranté, simple boutonnage, effet de découpes décroissantes sur les petites hanches et sur deux fausses poches, manches longues, se porte sur un pantalon rond à l'identique. Griffe blanche, graphisme noir

900 - 1 000 € (estimate)
Christian DIOR par John GALLIANO, haute couture, circa 2000
Robe de cocktail, haut en crêpe georgette à effet d'un drapé asymétrique tombant en panneau à plis ouverts sur une jupe droite à lès en crêpe de laine, encolure bateau avec effet de carapaçons sur les épaules. Griffe blanche, graphisme noir

700 - 800 € (estimate)
Christian DIOR par John GALLIANO, haute couture, circa 2000
Robe de cocktail en crêpe de laine noir, décolleté carré, effet de taille haute par un motif accordéon ouvert, jupe droite évasée par deux quilles ornée de deux poches en velours de même couleur, ceinture à l'identique, manches longues à épaules de velours légèrement froncées. griffe blanche, graphisme noir

cornettedesaintcyr.fr

 

[Salvatore]

It really is so wonderful and fascinating to see the « real world » versions and interpretations of some of the most zany, extravagant, and off-the-wall items that one could wear.

I love how Galliano treated couture as almost like a lab, then to which the techniques created there were somehow normalized. Thanks for posting !

 

[rip_ian curtis]

Interesting to see how Dior from that time was worn in real life. That suit is quite horrible - strange 80’s YSL-style cut combined with that very 80s plush fabric. Also all of those pieces are done in that dull Dior grey. Feels quite conservative, no?


I started to think it’s very likely they had some proposals for those ”real world” versions ready at the showroom when the clients came in after the show. You know like a second collection strictly for clients to see and try on. They are so different from the runway looks that it would require a lot of imagination from the client and also a lot of work from the in-house designers to come up with such drastically changed versions just for one client. That’s why I think there could have been a more approachable (albeit fully modifiable) selection designed and made simultaneously with the more extreme runway collection.

 

[Lola701]

There's something very interesting about Galliano at Dior and it was the fact that he was involved in the reinterpretations of his own creations for the clients (which is something like Karl doesn't do for example).

I find the last dress very lackluster compared to the vivid runway version...
It also makes me question the policies of exclusivity at Dior at the time. I guess nobody had exclusivity at that particular moment in time considering the endless possibilities of alterations for the dresses.

This is also a great reminder of the fact that Couture must and foremost fit the lifestyle of the women wearing them.

I find those simple cocktail dresses more modern than what MGC is doing.

 

[MagFan]

Christian Dior Haute Couture Dress and Shawl

Renée Fleming wore this dress and shawl in 2007 in performances in the UK, Austria and US, including the BBC Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by the London Philharmonic, and at the opening night of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Property from the Collection of Renée Fleming, New York, New York, to benefit the Renée Fleming Foundation.

John Galliano for Christian Dior strapless dress, made of panels of heat-cut loosely woven green screen-like material, layered into a form-fitted silhouette with a flared hem and train. The dress is embroidered with square, dangling sequins in gold, green and clear colors, with faceted silver sequins and silver thread. The embroidered exterior of the dress is lined with a green silk crepe, which together is stitched to a green and silk taffeta heavily boned corset. The corset laces up the back, while the lining and the exterior of the dress close with a center back zip.
Label: Christian Dior / Haute Couture / Paris
Extra Label (stitched behind the designer label 34286

Condition:
Overall good condition, with numerous spots and wear marks on the corset lining from repeated wear and make-up. Numerous sequins are missing or loose and there are repairs near the center back waistline.

Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
DRESS
Bust: 16
Waist: 14
Hips: 20
Length (from underarm 60

SHAWL
Length: 200
Width: 25

The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. As everything is sold 'as is', we suggest that you request a more detailed condition report and additional photo. This can be obtained via the INQUIRE button or by email at [email protected]. Condition is a matter of opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

• Estimate$1,500 - $2,500

Sold for $2,375
Auction date: Jul 15, 2019

hindmanauctions.com

 

[dior_couture1245]

A little late, but I adore the grey and black velvet dress made for a client. So gorgeous, so 30's.

 

[Lola701]

A little late, but I adore the grey and black velvet dress made for a client. So gorgeous, so 30's.

What an irony don’t you think? It looks more Schiaparelli than Dior...

 

[tricotineacetat]

Those 'commercial' outfits are actually horrible - You can say what you want about Maria Grazia or Raf Simons' interpretations of Dior, but I think you can say with all fairness their updates on the classic Dior tailoring was much needed after Galliano - Nothing against the undeniable creativity in his runway shows, but the way it triggered down into commercial product often looked shockingly old fashioned, in an Escada kind of way.

 

[MagFan]

If all Dior HC pieces were from the same client's wardrobe on that auction with modified dresses, that client name is Veronica Hearst. Just found her photos wearing some of the other pieces from that sale on getty

 

[reese06]

Those 'commercial' outfits are actually horrible - You can say what you want about Maria Grazia or Raf Simons' interpretations of Dior, but I think you can say with all fairness their updates on the classic Dior tailoring was much needed after Galliano - Nothing against the undeniable creativity in his runway shows, but the way it triggered down into commercial product often looked shockingly old fashioned, in an Escada kind of way.

I would agree that some of it looks dowdy and old fashioned but do we have any comparisons of MG or RS couture being auctioned off. I wonder if it would be the same result. It's always interesting to see couture client modifications.

 

[Lola701]

I would agree that some of it looks dowdy and old fashioned but do we have any comparisons of MG or RS couture being auctioned off. I wonder if it would be the same result. It's always interesting to see couture client modifications.

The most « public » Couture client today is Sheikha Mozah. I’ve seen her in Dior Couture from MGC and it’s mostly length changes...

Dior is very conservative style after all. I think what is disappointing about some of those dresses and in a way in Galliano’s process is the fact that the only essence of the dress is in the embroidery.

‘Mouna Ayoub was notorious for buying Couture as it was presented on the runway but it’s obvious that not all Clients could manage that.
But once again, it’s a question of body. I’m sure those dresses looks fabulous on the woman who wore them...

That’s why maybe I’ve always been more excited about Chanel Haute Couture...Because I knew what is on the runway is what you see on the client.

That being said, some of Galliano’s modifications were fabulous. I think the Dioe Couture Anna wore at the Met in 2004 was fabulous.

 

[YohjiAddict]

I loved Chanel Haute Couture, too bad Virginie has made into such a non-entity. Madame Cecile's precise hand for tailoring made for some of my favorite looks of the past two decades...such a missed opportunity. I'm missing my grande dame glamour.

Christian Dior may not longer be a maker of dreams but it certainly sends me to sleep each time thanks to MGC.

 

[dior_couture1245]

What an irony don’t you think? It looks more Schiaparelli than Dior...

Haha well I am very predictable...

 

[Littleathquakes]

But if the idea was to shape the garments to the client's tastes, doesn't that mean that these hideous production pieces we see are actually more an indication of the client's vision rather than of Galliano's design?