Can I say it? I’m disappointed.
After such a stunning Couture collection for Fall 2009, Galliano’s spring offering seems pallid in comparison, and I’m not just talking about the colours.
His 1940s inspiration continues with this line, with the fabulous Lauren Bacall as something of a muse, but that something is really missing.
The 1940s was about opulence following the war years, where women were women, and class was what women aspired to. For me, this collection was missing these elements, unlike his fabulous earlier collection.
Never had I seen those tall skinny models look less appropriate in the clothes they had been placed in. The jackets that had such elegance the first time around (see the pink ones) here have the look of a pre-teen “borrowing” her mother’s clothes. The mini length of the skirts revealing child-like stick-like legs only emphasises this unfortunate impression.
The picture of the corset top over the negligee perhaps shows this most unfortunately. The model’s straight lines and too-skinny legs under the womanly outline of the corset only emphasise her lack of figure.
The only dress that truly evokes Ms Bacall is the red stunner. The model is just as skinny as her sisters, but the cut of the skirt and the cinched belt create the shape that for me breathes life into the late 40s and 50s.
I’m curious, what do you think of this collection, especially in light of Galliano’s earlier one.
Images care of Women’s Wear Daily.
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2 chic comments:
i actually believe that u can never go wrong with dior, but i do see your point. great review!! :)
Heya Mimi, I hadn't belived it before, but I found this collection just a bit "meh". Thanks for reading again!
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