John Galliano

Christian Dior Couture Spring 2010

February 2nd, 2010 Hillary No comments

John Galliano showed his Spring 2010 Christian Dior Couture collection in Paris last week. The overall show focused on an Equestrian Victorian Elegance with several transitions throughout the show.

The show started with strong Equestrian pieces, completed with riding crops as props.

Dior Couture Spring 2010

The next looks transition into a youthful Victorian Debutante, still with equestrian sophistication.

Dior Couture Spring 2010

Following are a set of looks in rich deep emeralds, purples, fuchsia, gold and greens.

Dior Sping Couture 2010

The finale featured gorgeous gowns, of course, with full voluminous skirts all achieving an elegance affluence and sophistication few will ever having the experience of feeling.

Dior Couture

This couture woman would probably wear a look from each segment during one glamorous event at an exclusive equestrian club.

Equestrian look for the grand ceremony
Debutante look for the lunch gala
Rich cocktail dress for the cocktails after the main event
Evening gown for the awards ball ceremony….. A girl can Dream

John Galliano

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Designer Flash Cards!

September 28th, 2009 Hillary 6 comments

A quick cheat sheet with facts on some of my favorite designers!

Feel free to refer to them during a heated discussion

about top fashion designers!

Karl Lagerfeld

age: 76
sign: Virgo
birthplace: Hamburg, Germany
designs: Chanel, Fendi and Karl Lagerfeld
fun fact: thinks swans are the meanest animals in the world after he was chased by one as a child.
Why is he’s delicious to me: Because only Karl can make a teddy bear fierce! See above photo featuring the bear he created with his likeness last year!

John Galliano

age: 48
sign: Sagittarius
birthplace: Gibraltar
designs: Christian Dior and John Galliano
fun fact: won’t leave his house without a hat.
Why is he’s delicious to me: I dream of wearing Dior down the aisle at my wedding!

Marc Jacobs

age: 46
sign: Aries
birthplace: NYC
designs: Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
fun fact: In 2009, Jacobs was ranked 15th on Out magazine‘s annual list of “50 Most Powerful Gay Men and Women in America
Why is he’s delicious to me: Besides having the sexiest man gams in town?? Rockin’ them proudly in a skirt!

Christopher Bailey

age: 38
birthplace: West Yorkshire, England,
designs: creative director of Burberry
Resume: From 1994 to 1996 he was the womenswear designer at Donna Karan.
Why is he’s delicious to me: Beyond being adorable; he is one of the youngest creative directors and chief designers for a major fashion brand

Stella McCartney

age: 37
sign: Virgo
birthplace: London, England
designs: stella mccartney, adidas by stella mccartney
Fun Fact: got her start in fashion after interning with christian lacroix when she was just 15.
Why is she’s delicious to me: Showing beautiful, chic, feminine and wearable fashion on the runway!

Robert Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli

age: 68
sign: Scorpio
birthplace: Florence, Italy
designs: Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli
Fun fact: was criticized by hindus for marketing his line of women’s underwear that featured images of south-asian goddesses. the line was pulled.
Why is he’s delicious to me: Vibrant prints and colors on luxurious fabrics! Looking at his collections can only brighten your day!

While cominpling these mini fact sheets, I learned something new about each of my favorite designers.