{"product_id":"fall-2003-john-galliano-bias-cut-silk-silk-chiffon-dress-w-draped-panels-side-cut-out","title":"Fall 2003 John Galliano Bias Cut Silk \u0026 Silk Chiffon Dress w Draped Panels \u0026 Side Cut Out","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is from the Fall 2003 collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was made under the creative direction of John Galliano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis dress is from John Galliano's own label and is an incredible example of his work from this time period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this season he had emphasized a glamorous hourglass shape mixed with nods to pinup girl lingerie style dressing. These bias cut dresses always showcase his love of the 1930s and 1940s and you can see that influence in them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is made out of a deep dusky purple silk that has a slight bit of texture to it. It is completely cut on the bias in that signature cut he does so well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress falls from a delicate strap that curves up and behind the neck and then it drapes down and over the body to the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bias cut of it allows the dress to skim and drape over you so that it shows every curve but is not overly fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric has been pieced together with dropped and angled panels throughout to create the beautiful shape that you see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the back the strap meets behind the neck and then drop down the centre of the back and panels of silk are suspended from it. These curving panels can be worn either down and under the arms or you can drape your arms through them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress glides over the body past the bust, waist and hips and then flares out as it reaches the hem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt buttons to close down the side with a row of his signature buttons covered in the same silk and then on the other side the fabric is gathered in and up into a wired circle. The circle is open in the centre and the panels that gather into the circle have been cut out and opened so that it forms the shape of a flower trailing over one hip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk lining backs the cut outs at the hip but I have seen this dress in another colour where someone had that part of the lining removed so you see bare skin and it looked great.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dress is fully lined in a slightly deeper purple silk crepe and closes at the side with a series of silk covered buttons. I see perhaps a tiny pull in the fabric here and there which happens with this fabric and a teeny bit of shininess here and there from pressing near seams. Very minor and mentioned for accuracy. The bias cut should allow it to fit a range of sizes with it just draping more in a smaller frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagged a FR42, GB14, US8. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: 16-19\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 13-16\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eHips: 18-21\" flat across from side seam to side seam\u003cbr\u003eLength: 63\" from top of shoulder to hem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Sizing Equivalent: SML-LRG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# DD5726\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimpton Couture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54292224704796,"sku":"DD5726","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/7483\/files\/1_5e6e895b-be25-4917-804d-3906ed3787e5.jpg?v=1758121530","url":"https:\/\/www.shrimptoncouture.com\/products\/fall-2003-john-galliano-bias-cut-silk-silk-chiffon-dress-w-draped-panels-side-cut-out","provider":"Shrimpton Couture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}