'Dior Not War' Sends A Message from the Catwalk
Here is a copy of an uplifting report from the UK's Scotsman October 5, 2004:
John Galliano transformed his catwalk into a political platform today and the message – like the clothing that carried it – was powerful: “Dior, Not War”.
Models wore wild hair and colourful cotton tops emblazoned with anti-war slogans while Imagine, John Lennon’s ode to peace, provided the musical backdrop.
Designers tend to avoid political statements, but Galliano said he could not hold back.
“It’s the way I’m feeling. I think we’re all feeling that, aren’t we?” the designer said backstage. “That John Lennon song could have been written yesterday. I mean – Imagine.”
If politics was the backstage buzz, it was only one segment of a stunningly successful Christian Dior ready-to-wear line for spring-summer 2005 that otherwise focused on femininity, colours and fun.
The collection flashed back to looks from the sophisticated 40s, the playful 50s, the politically charged 60s and the glitzy 80s – always infusing yesteryear with modern-day sassiness.
Among celebrities watching from the front row were actresses Milla Jovovich, Jane Seymour, Isabelle Adjani and Julie Delpy.
“Ultra femininity” was the theme at Vivienne Westwood, who drew inspiration from 18th century French painter Francois Boucher. The invitation was a copy of Summer, his classical pastoral scene of three women lounging in the woods.
The collection included pretty cotton floral prints on asymmetrical bustiers and sundresses. Cotton pastel skirts came with eyelet trim.
Evening wear sparkled either in gold and silver lame or in elegant classical pastel silk gowns with voluminous skirts and trains.
But, the past was not the only inspiration. Dresses also came with bold computerised prints and geometric designs created by extra flaps and folds.
Baggy blouses were paired with a harness-like bottom that created a pair of shorts with attitude.
Shoes, designed by Westwood’s husband Andreas Kronthaler, were most fun in stilettos with so much strapping they became airy summer boots. - http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3588476
John Galliano transformed his catwalk into a political platform today and the message – like the clothing that carried it – was powerful: “Dior, Not War”.
Models wore wild hair and colourful cotton tops emblazoned with anti-war slogans while Imagine, John Lennon’s ode to peace, provided the musical backdrop.
Designers tend to avoid political statements, but Galliano said he could not hold back.
“It’s the way I’m feeling. I think we’re all feeling that, aren’t we?” the designer said backstage. “That John Lennon song could have been written yesterday. I mean – Imagine.”
If politics was the backstage buzz, it was only one segment of a stunningly successful Christian Dior ready-to-wear line for spring-summer 2005 that otherwise focused on femininity, colours and fun.
The collection flashed back to looks from the sophisticated 40s, the playful 50s, the politically charged 60s and the glitzy 80s – always infusing yesteryear with modern-day sassiness.
Among celebrities watching from the front row were actresses Milla Jovovich, Jane Seymour, Isabelle Adjani and Julie Delpy.
“Ultra femininity” was the theme at Vivienne Westwood, who drew inspiration from 18th century French painter Francois Boucher. The invitation was a copy of Summer, his classical pastoral scene of three women lounging in the woods.
The collection included pretty cotton floral prints on asymmetrical bustiers and sundresses. Cotton pastel skirts came with eyelet trim.
Evening wear sparkled either in gold and silver lame or in elegant classical pastel silk gowns with voluminous skirts and trains.
But, the past was not the only inspiration. Dresses also came with bold computerised prints and geometric designs created by extra flaps and folds.
Baggy blouses were paired with a harness-like bottom that created a pair of shorts with attitude.
Shoes, designed by Westwood’s husband Andreas Kronthaler, were most fun in stilettos with so much strapping they became airy summer boots. - http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3588476
posted by Ingrid Jones at 10/06/2004
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