Vintage Performance

Jul 2 2008 By Lindsay Clydesdale It's Classic Dior, Darling, As British Designer's Stunning Range Honours History Of Legendary Fashion House JOHN Galliano stepped back in time as he revealed his latest collection for fashion house Christian Dior in Paris. The British designer paid tribute to vintage Dior at their autumn/ winter couture show this week Galliano,47, usually considered an industry rebel, was inspired by iconic Fifties Vogue model and Dior muse Lisa Fonssagrives - especially pictures of her taken by her husband Irving Penn. Similarities to Dior's debut "New Look"range from 1947 - which focussed on corsetry, hourglass shapes, full bosoms and wasp waists - were also spotted by fans. A-list guests including model Claudia Schiffer, actresses Liv Tyler, Helen Mirren and Eva Mendes and singer Janet Jackson gasped as the... [read full story]                    

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