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2010 Spring Paris Fashion Week: Christian Dior
John Galliano started his Christian Dior Spring '10 show with a literal bang as gunshots and theatrical screaming laid out the framework for his film noir-inspired collection. Set against a gritty, warehouse scene, models with wavy tresses and red lips strutted down the runway in an array of sensual, lingerie-like silk gowns, camisoles, peek-a-boo lace dresses, silk shorts, and and beaded gowns. His ode to '40s Hollywood glamour continued with sharply tailored trench coats — a staple then, a staple today — tiered skirts, corsets, and I even spied a couple of ankle socks paired with sky-high sandals.
Fall Glimpse: Honorable Mentions
With the Spring 2010 (whoa, 2010 — doesn't that sound so futuristic?) shows in the very near future, it's time to take final glimpses at Fall. What Fab trends will you be delving into? Which hot shoes tickled your fancy?
Fall Glimpse: Hot Toes
No Fall glimpse would be complete without a preview of some of the most captivating shoes to trot down the runways. The boot of the season is no doubt the over-the-knee, while wicked platforms and cutesie pumps rule, too. Heels got a lot of play — curved, pin straight, studded, wooden.
2009 Fall Couture: Christian Dior
Glamorous, and a touch garish, Galliano leads Couture week with a provocative showing at the Dior headquarters. Innerwear played a major role in this film noir. Corsets, garters, hose, slips, camis, and brassieres all hung out exhibiting a high-class peekaboo show.
Marion Cotillard and John Galliano and the Mystery of Handbags
I can't live without my bags. After all, it's where I store my daily necessities, and in the case of clutches, my bare necessities. But you don't have to take my word for it.
Fab Flash: The Lady Noire Affair, Featuring Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard is bringing her sultry je ne sais quoi to Dior in more ways than one. In addition to headlining its Lady Dior ad campaign, Cotillard has been chosen to star in the brand's mini movie, The Lady Noire Affair. “We wanted to capture the glamour, the intrigue, the heroine and the mysterious allure that radiates around her,” said John Galliano, Dior's creative director.
2009 Fall Paris Fashion Week: Christian Dior
John Galliano created a '20s inspired Fall collection filled with Indian and Asian nuances for Christian Dior. After I got past the somewhat blinding backdrop, I was able to focus in on Galliano's gowns and two piece suits. He played it safe with streamlined, feminine cuts but made up for it with bold colors, textural fabrics, and most prominently — bold prints.
Compare & Contrast: Heidi Klum, Oscar's Lady in Red
Last night, as I was covering the 2009 Oscars red carpet, I got déjà vu. Out walked Heidi Klum in her red Roland Mouret number — and blam — flashback to her Oscars look last year. Of course, the silhouette of the dress was entirely different, but it exuded the same futuristic aura and was the same fiery red color.
Oscar Red Carpet: Freida Pinto
Freida made her Oscar debut looking like a million bucks in a sapphire, one-sleeve gown by John Galliano. I'm loving its subtle beading and graceful tiered skirt. You feel me?
Fab Ad: Christian Dior Spring '09
For Christian Dior's Spring '09 campaign, John Galliano chose Super Gisele Bündchen to show off his sexy collection. The ad, shot by Craig McDean, depicts Gisele wearing a modern macrame LBD and killer heels. I like how she works it for the camera in a complicated yet cunning pose.
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