Dreamy Spring 2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Hand Done Floral Embroidery designer-vivienne-westwood A panel of silk falls

A panel of silk falls from under the arm to the hem and then that gathered-in area repeats at the back

This is a spectacular example of Galanos and the evening dresses that he did so very well

The neckline is high scoop and the sleeves are also cut wide with a slight flare at their ends

The body of the dress is fully lined in silk gauze hand dyed a green to match the exterior silk chiffon

The skirt is a masterpiece of pleat work and an example of how finely done a pleat can be - each starts below the more fitted hip and are set very deep and uses an excessive amount of fabric

Dreamy Spring 2008 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress w Hand Done Floral Embroidery designer-vivienne-westwood A panel of silk fallsThe dress is from the Spring 2008 collection. It was made under the creative direction of John Galliano. 2008 was John's 10th year at Dior and it was also the Dior label's 60th anniversary. To celebrated John created pieces for Spring 2008 based on some of his signature looks from the past decade. Finding a Dior dress in this colour and in the perfect condition that this dress is in is rare and I am very happy to have such an exquisite example of his