Resort 2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano Pink Silk Chiffon Plunge Dress

Resort 2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano Pink Silk Chiffon Plunge Dress

The Shrimpton Couture Archives

This gorgeous dress was based on Look 57 from the Cruise 2008 show
Under the creative direction of John Galliano
Vogue said that the collection was done "in an electric-bright palette.. and channelled Barbara Hutton's sixties—a glittery, lame, paisley, and leopard-print world of muumuus, bikinis, capri pants, trapeze dresses, cat-eye sunglasses, and scarf-wrapped hats. It bordered on camp... and Kitschy or not, there was no denying the workmanship that went into crafting the large collection."
The dress is made out of a soft pink silk chiffon that is done in soft gathers over the entire dress.
It is a touch paler pink in person than how it photoed here
The dress is suspended from two tiny silk chiffon straps that curve up and over each shoulder.
The front crosses over itself for a soft plunge feel and the back scoops down to leave a bare expanse of skin showing.
The waist is nipped in and has a bit of stretch to it for a comfortable fit
The skirt falls to the floor and widens out as it nears the hem. The sheer amount of silk chiffon used in the skirt gives it beautiful movement as you move. The slightest bit of air makes it billow out around you.
Fully lined in a matching pink silk chiffon through the entire dress
It closes with a hidden set side zipper
Tagged a FR40, GB12, IT44, US8
Excellent condition

Bust: 16-19" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 12-13.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15.5" from top of shoulder to waist
Total length: 62" from shoulder to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-MED

Reference Photo: Resort 2008 Christian Dior, Look 57.

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