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    Spectacular Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Lace Up Skirt & Top Set

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    Spectacular Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Lace Up Skirt & Top Set

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    Spectacular Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Lace Up Skirt & Top Set

    I Have A Question: Spectacular Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Lace Up Skirt & Top Set


    This fantastic Christian Dior by John Galliano set was recently worn by Alix Earle and I love that I have photos and video of it on so that you can see just how amazing it is on the body. These laced up pieces were integral to the Dior look during this time period and we included pics of Elizabeth Hurley in another piece that has the same lacing detail on the skirt and back from the same collection for you to see. This is an exceptional set. It is amazing on the body as you can see in the photos here of Alix wearing it. I also have a video on my instagram that shows Alix getting ready in this that night.

    I love that this is made up of the two separate pieces. It gives it that added versatility of being able to be worn together so that it feels like you are wearing a dress, or to be able to mix and match the pieces with other existing things in your wardrobe. Both the top and the skirt are made from two layers of a bias cut black silk chiffon that have been stacked on top of each other to make it opaque enough to wear. The top slips on to wear and then you adjust the lacing at the front and the back for the perfect fit on you. It falls from the halter neckline, and I love the little silk chiffon ruffle that follows the edge of that neckline. The actual border of the neckline is a cotton strap that has metal grommets worked into it and then the laces all go through the grommets to adjust and tighten the fit on you. Both the strap edging and the laces have a slight faded feel that is purposeful. It is cut so that it flares out slightly at the bottom and over the top of the skirt below. You could also tuck it into the skirt and belt it if you wished. The skirt is meant to sit a little lower on the hip and the bias cut allows it to swirl around you. On the skirt the laces start at the back and wrap around the hips and then curve down the front. Long ties dangle from the bottom of where they lace up and there is that same ruffled silk chiffon detail that follows the design. Once past where the paces stop the lower skirt opens up and those ruffles run to the very bottom of the skirt. The skirt is meant to curve around the hips and then flares out dramatically for the lower portion of the skirt. This creates incredible movement as you move and is truly fantastic. It is a really exceptional set extremely sexy on the body. I love it. Excellent condition

    Both pieces are a double layer of the same black bias cut silk chiffon. The top adjusts with the laces and the skirt closes with a zipper that is hidden along the edge of the angled seam towards one side at the back. The top is tagged a US10, GB14, FR42 and the skirt has no size tag. The bias cut gives it lots of movement and will allow it to fit a range of sizes. We have given the comfortable range of the pieces below.

    Top
    Bust: Approx 15-17" flat across from side seam to side seam and you can go up or down a bit from there by adjusting the laces
    Bottom hem: to 18" flat across from side seam to side seam
    Length: 21.5" from neck to hem

    Skirt
    Waist: 13-14" flat across from side seam to side seam
    Hips: 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam
    Length: 45" from waist to hem

    Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

    Item# DD4623

    Reference Photos: (1-4) Alix Earle, in this set, at Michael Rubin's Fanatics Super Bowl Party, February 2024.  /  (5-6) Elizabeth Hurley in Dior at "Fashion Rocks", October 2003.

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                      Spectacular Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Lace Up Skirt & Top SetSpectacular Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Lace Up Skirt & Top Set

                      Spectacular Spring 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Black Silk Chiffon Lace Up Skirt & Top Set

                      $5,000 USD

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