Outfit look-alikes #5

[Fashion_Girl22]

This kind of collar detailing was very common in velvet capes in the 1920s, so I think they all have the same historic source of inspiration. They are very gorgeous.

The Cardin coat may very well be a callback to velvet capes of the 1920s, but it would not be a surprise if Galliano's creations were a direct reference to that of Pierre Cardin. John never really made his influences by designers before him such a great secret. If you look back at quite a few of his collections, you'll find a lot of parallels between John's work and the work of various early-mid 20th century designers.

Elsa Schiaparelli (1938) & John Galliano Fall/Winter 1995

marthahallkelly.com, catwalking.com

Paul Poiret (1914) & John Galliano Fall/Winter 2008

wikipedia.com, stylebistro.com

Elsa Schiaparelli (1938) & Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2006

theguardian.com, stylebistro.com

Madeleine Vionnet (1938) & Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2008

metmuseum.org, stylebistro.com

Charles James (1953) & Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2004

chicagohistory.com, stylebistro.com

Charles James (1954) & Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2004

chicagohistory.com, stylebistro.com

Does this make him any less of a designer or his work invalid? I wouldn't say so. To paraphrase Colin McDowell, rather than slavishly copying the decorative forms of past works, John reworks the spirit of the original. He's even openly credited the sources of his inspiration on numerous occasions, and has always expressed a great admiration for designers of years past.

Anyway, I say all this to say, I'm sure the connection between the Cardin and Galliano may be a little more than just a shared historic reference in this case.

A really good catch, bbofbalenciaga!

 

[Oxymore]

Valentino Couture Fall 2014 & Elie Saab Haute Couture S/S 2015


stylebistro/nowfashion

 

[Lola701]

The Cardin coat may very well be a callback to velvet capes of the 1920s, but it would not be a surprise if Galliano's creations were a direct reference to that of Pierre Cardin. John never really made his influences by designers before him such a great secret. If you look back at quite a few of his collections, you'll find a lot of parallels between John's work and the work of various early-mid 20th century designers.

Does this make him any less of a designer or his work invalid? I wouldn't say so. To paraphrase Colin McDowell, rather than slavishly copying the decorative forms of past works, John reworks the spirit of the original. He's even openly credited the sources of his inspiration on numerous occasions, and has always expressed a great admiration for designers of years past.

Anyway, I say all this to say, I'm sure the connection between the Cardin and Galliano may be a little more than just a shared historic reference in this case.

What i find very interesting with John & others "old school" designers is that they may take inspiration from someone like Dior, Chanel, Poiret, Courreges, Balenciaga and make it their own. Those designers are opposite but they can make sense when they are attached to John.

Today, designers seems a bit "lazy". I mean, Zuhair Murad is copying "sexy designers", Phoebe philo, as talented as she is, is going for Helmut Lang, Margiela & CDG.

For Cardin, he used to work with Dior and we all know how influencial Dior was/is to Galliano. Not to mention that Cardin was really a modernist back then.

 

[beedonaldson]

Valentino Couture Fall 2014 & Elie Saab Haute Couture S/S 2015

Reminds me of the Elie Saab S/S HC 2011 dress Mila Kunis wore to the Oscars a few years back.


becomingbradshaw.com

But the Saab collection did feel very Valentino-esque (including the set). Speaking of Valentino, I noticed this last night while browsing ModCloth. Pretty blatant ripoff of the dress from Valentino F/W 2013.


modcloth, vogue

 

[pen6693]

Has any big reporter ever called out Zahair on his s**t? Like.... that's pretty low, how does he get away with that? It's not even like a one time thing, this is since the beginning. It's annoying now.

 

[squilliam]

I'm not sure if there's even a point to posting this, but I will anyway
Elie Saab spring 2014 couture

Zuhair Murad spring 2015 couture

photo credits: style.com

 

[Mockingbird]

^It's pretty similar to this dress too

Elie Saab F/W 2012 HC

aisleperfect

 

[rebel]

Victorian snake and hand brooch (Circa 1850-70 )/Celine Spring 2015/Saint Laurent Fall 2014

etsy.com-salsa123/stylebistro/style

 

[LanaLana]

Elie Saab Fall 2014 HC / Zuhair Murad SS 2015 HC (style.com)

 

[LanaLana]

Elie Saab SS 2014 HC / Zuhair Murad SS 2015 HC (style.com)

 

[Deleted member 7575]

Zuhair Murad copying Elie Saab is a fashion black hole the glitter of no bedazzled gown can hope to escape.

 

[Kite]

Dolce and Gabbana Alta Moda 2015 VS Christian Dior Resort 2013

telegraph/style.com

 

[Prairie]

^ That was my first thought, too.

 

[schiapschiap]

Left: Elie Saab Fall 2013 Couture | Right: Zuhair Murad Spring 2015 Couture



both images via style.com

 

[beedonaldson]

Even the way this is styled (white tights, ballet flats, ornate head pieces) reminds me of the McQueen look.

Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda 2015 vs. Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2008


vogue.it, style.com

 

[eugenius]

Atelier Versace Spring 2015 / Azzaro Spring 2014/ Saint Laurent Fall 2013 (vogue.com, stylebistro)

Showgirls, 1995

(Grabajimmie.com)

 

[Lefemmenikita]

Alexander McQueen fall 13, Dolce Gabbana Alta Moda 15

Alexander McQueen fall 10, Dolce Gabbana Alta Moda 15

Vk.com(MODELS' INSTAGRAM); Style

 

[Kite]

MARCHESA Resort 2015 VS ELIE SAAB Haute Couture Spring 2015

style.com

 

[Littleathquakes]

^ HAHAHAHAHAHA what would this thread be without Marchesa?

 

[Kite]

^ HAHAHAHAHAHA what would this thread be without Marchesa?

the Marchesa dress came first.....what is the world coming too....