Bravo Galliano

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Is it wrong to have favourite children? Galliano is mine, actually I make no apology. His latest couture offering in Paris had me punching the air with affectionate pride as he proved yet again he is the master of his universe. Couture makes me giddy like gas and air. The expectation is as some Shakespeare chap once fleetingly mentioned; “like the night before some festival to an impatient child that hath new robes and may not wear them”.The hype, the anticipation, the excitement, the spectacle, it’s all too much. And that’s exactly the point.Now let’s talk facts and figures. Jardin Rodin was the striking backdrop for Galliano’s Autumn/Winter 2008-2009 Couture collection. Had Auguste Rodin been alive, I’m sure he would have approved given that he was a founding member of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts.Galliano’s monochromatic collection punctured with subtle sorbet shades was outstanding. He showcased amazing silhouettes, grown up gowns and dramatic coats all with a playful nod to the proportions of Dior’s infamous “New Look”. Dior is a genius, okay I know the superlatives are coming thick and fast, so I’ll try to curb my enthusiasm and just report the specifics. The collection began with Dietrich mystery, with dark dramatic lips, billowing sleeves and cuffs and razor sharp shapes. There were Gestapo ensembles in hard black, the new black, followed by a fringed flapper dress, all worn by the obligatory 50’s wartime heroine, with sculptured skull-cloche caps to accompany. Then as the imagination began warming up, so too did the colour palette. Acid party frocks in leopard print, lilac and zany lemon zest were all a stand out, all with cinched waists and belts. Full, cupcake layered ruffle skirts were a cute extension of exuberant draping. A billowing design melted along the slim shoulders of one model in a coffee coloured marshmallow-esque bolero. Sheer seduction still appeared to be a popular motif, with hints of legs and arms on display.One dress with flowing rainbow trout colours was secured with a samurai-like corset. A grey, ice cube, full length, flamenco gown looked like a handsome, transparent jellyfish. Sweetheart necked leotards acted as bodices for a barely there skirt and skirts skipped by with inverted Pierrot ruffs. A few Cinderella inspired tulle gowns later (that will undoubtedly hitting a red carpet near you) and the master of couture took his character-full bow. Bravo Galliano.■ BexBella

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