Christian Dior Spring 2010 Couture Collection

Apparently John Galliano was inspired by his research trip to the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum, he lost himself in a recent bequest of Charles James gowns being prepared for this spring's exhibition American Woman. "I was reading that, actually, it was Charles James who influenced Monsieur Dior to come up with the New Look," he said. "And then I was looking at a photo of Charles James doing a fitting—and on the wall behind him was a picture of women riding sidesaddle. And that was it!"  

This flash of brilliance combined with the images of Gibson girls and Millicent Rogers in the museum's archive—gave Galliano the inspiration he needed to create this amazing couture collection.

I love the fantasy world he creates; the hollywood vamp in huge ball gowns and light blue eye shadow it's almost goth looking.  I also think that old fashion riding suits should come become a trend.... well at least the bright red tailored ridding jackets and top hats.

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