Christian Dior Haute Couture, Spring, Summer 2007

Captain Pinkerton s tragic affair with CioCio San (Madame Butterfly) was the jumpingpoint for this 2007 Spring, Summer Dior collection one of the most elaborate memorable shows ever staged under John Gallaino s 15year direction at the House of Dior. Kimonos, obis, and geisha makeup hairstyles were all Diorified and given a certian veneer of 1950s glamour the epoch of Christian Dior s zenith. The Japanese art of paperfolding, Origami, was also employed in suits and ballgowns, often taking fl