Christian Dior Haute Couture S/S 97 Paris

[Mr-Dale]

Since it's been ten years when this show took place, I think it's about time we create a thread on this amazing collection. This debut collection of Galliano at Dior is still an iconic show and in my opinion, he never surpassed the beauty and succes of this collection.
I would love to see some pictures...I know the collection used to be up on Firtsview, but I was stupid enough not to save them to my computer, so post away!

Meanwhile, here's some video footage of the collection:

 

[DosViolines]

Great thread

I was 13 when this came out, just discovering fashion,
but I can still remember how much I loved it.
Wish I still had those old Vogues...

 

[SomethingElse]

Karen Mulder models for Christian Dior Haute Couture, Paris Spring Summer 1997

catwalking.com

 

[Mr-Dale]

I love that pic of Karen

Here's one of the most famous dresses of the collection, inspired by Massai:

Corbis

 

[Mr-Dale]

I hate to admit it, but those aras died with a purpose I love that ensemble!

corbis

 

[DosViolines]

Two reviews of the collection:

Among Couture Debuts, Galliano's Is the Standout (NYT)

At Dior, Galliano Fluffs It — Gorgeously (IHT)

 

[eternitygoddess]

No more pics?

 

[MagFan]

firstview

 

[MagFan]

firstview

 

[shop_gal567]

What a wonderful collection, thank you Mr-Dale for posting this thread! I am absolutely in love with contrast of the débutante-esque dresses and the african inspired shifts.

 

[alix*]

Wow I never knew firstview had images from so far back.

Such an amazing collection.

 

[MagFan]

firstview

 

[MagFan]

firstview

 

[DosViolines]

Thanks for posting MagFan

 

[MagFan]

firstview

 

[MagFan]

firstview

 

[Mr-Dale]

The crochet pieces are more than amazing...so stunning.

This collection had so much to offer: both simple elegance, as glamour and theatrical themage...Galliano hit the perfect balance here...one which some of his recent work misses.

 

[bluedolphin]

some dresses look amazing!

 

[Ceptuouse]

Amazing...

Does firstview still have the old Dior shows up? I cant seem to find them on there...

 

[Dustcakeboy]

Such a mish-mash of influences....love them all.