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John Galliano has returned on the fashion scene with an exciting collection for Margiela debuted the other day in London. The master is back indeed. We have always loved those barely there bias-cut dresses like this one from early 2000's from his namesake label. Even though Galliano's favorite inspirations came especially form the 20's European fallen aristocrats or the broke and forgotten 40's Hollywood actresses,  a bias-cut Galliano gown will never go out of fashion and is always defiantly sexy. The cut out sleeves with a medieval point are held together by custom buttons in silver lame, one of Galliano's favorite accent. Welcome back Mr. Galliano!!

-Eri 

John Galliano silk jersey bias-cut gown with silver lame pipping and medieval sleeve, c.1990's. Modern size 2 to 4. 
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FROM CHARLES JAMES TO CHRISTIAN DIOR VIA JOHN GALLIANO

The opulence of Charles James inspired John Galliano for his 2010 Spring Couture collection for the house of Dior. Enough has been said about John Galliano, regarding that infamous drunk rant back in 2012 his fate almost sealed with shame. Regardless of your feelings on the man, John Galliano has been one of the great fashion talents of the last 20 years elevating the house of Dior from 1996 producing collection which have been regularly critical triumphs, creating visual pleasures as well as great clothes. For his Spring Couture collection in 2010, Galliano was inspired by the opulence of Charles James so he created a show worthy of such an inspiration. 

The gown below comes from this collection. Though not quite vintage, it's is definitely an archival piece. The pink satin whipped into a ball gown with pleated train and dusted with crystals is the perfect gown to make any woman feel like Cinderella. And most importantly for those attending, a great option to wear to at this year's MET ball honoring Charles James, America's best couturier. 

As Galliano expressed to the press after the show, he had read that it was actually Charles James who inspired Christian Dior to create the New Look. So voilà, Charles James to Christian Dior via John Galliano in all his splendor. 

-Eri  

Christian Dior Haute Couture nude pink grosgrain evening gown with crystal embroidery, Spring/Summer 2010. Modern size 4. 
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GOLLLY-IANO

We have another John Galliano hand-cable-knit cotton sweater from Aimee Mann's collection that she purchased in the mid 1980s. Yesterday, I inquired about John Galliano's New Year's resolutions and now I am curious about what your goals are in 2012?

One of my resolutions is to take a real vacation. All my time-off is always work related, and when looking at this sweater dress, I think this would be perfect to wear on a yacht. (Well I wouldn't be wearing it, but someone fabulous on the yacht would be wearing it, no?). Now a yacht isn't what I got, but should someone wish for some fashionable entertainment, I make for a lovely guest and have my share of nautical-themed attire to wear (white Hermes jeans and Richard Grand cashmere cable-knit sweaters). If I am your guest, I imagine my hostess will be wearing something like this Galliano pullover. Ideal for when we port for lunch and eat momen's earlier caught fish freshly grilled and then stroll through the local stores. Surely, you are an epic shopper!

Well you do not need a yacht to understand how fantastic this sweater dress is as all you need to do is throw this one and wear a pair of sandals and your Cruise ensemble is set.
-Cameron




John Galliano hand-knit cable sweater dress in brown cotton, c. mid 1980s. Marked size 1, flexible modern sizing 2 to 6. SOLD

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WHAT IS JOHN GALLIANO'S NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION?

Aimee Mann of 'Til Tuesdsay fame brought us a few pieces right before Christmas including this John Galliano mustard sweater of hand knit cotton from the mid 1980s. This got me thinking about what a crap year Galliano has had (self-imposed) and what his New Year's Resolution(s) might be? I am sure he is waxing nostalgic to a more innocent time when this sweater was designed before bouts of public intoxication could be caught on camera phones and result in total annihilation by the fashion industry. Well he certainly hasn't waited 'til Tuesday 2 January 2012 to begin his amends and hopefully his rehab at Meadows has done the trick since the man has profound talent and can make the basic cable knit sweater look totally unique with an exaggerated roll-neck, full sleeves, and cropped for your favorite pencil skirt in a color that puts the naughty in nautical. What are your resolutions?
-Cameron


John Galliano hand-cable-knit cotton sweater in mustard, c. mid 1980s. Marked size "1", flexible modern size 0 to 6 SOLD

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