John Galliano S/S 2003

It was a joie de vivre on the runway as inspirations from Indian culture were presented in celebratory ways. For his finalé, Galliano sent out models in over-sized jackets and massive ruffled dresses that were covered in tikka—colored powders that are thrown around in the religious Hindu festival of Holi.

Natasha Poly @ John Galliano F/W 2007

Marcelina Sowa @ John Galliano F/W 2007

bitchismad:

Carla Bruni at Givenchy s/s 1996 by John Galliano

Backstage @ Christian Dior F/W 2000 Haute Couture

stella tennant backstage at dior haute couture, spring 2003

lapeste:

Ai Tominaga at John Galliano Spring Summer 2006

Tatiana Lyadochkina @ John Galliano F/W 2009

Alek Wek @ Christian Dior S/S 2004 Haute Couture

Anastassia Khozzisova @ John Galliano S/S 2003

John Galliano F/W 2007

This collection was a flashback to Galliano’s signature skills in his first years in Paris. The theme heavily referenced costumes that brought out deep-red Poiret-era coats whorled into asymmetric rose ruffles, high-waisted redingotes, flower-printed tea dresses, and a multiplicity of his classic bias-cut gowns, in everything from black velvet and sheer lace to face-powder pink and dusty-tangerine chiffon. The roll of credits included Stephen Jones’ millinery, Pat McGrath’s makeup, Julien d’Ys hair, and Michael Howells’ set design. All played crucial supporting roles in bringing the show to full cinematic form.

Alek Wek @ Christian Dior F/W 2003