Cruise 2009 Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded Silk Chiffon Caftan Dress designer-roland-mouret A long wide panel is

A long wide panel is swagged over on one side and then extends around to the back

Small faceted beads follow other parts of the pattern and these are the same beads that are used to cover the straps

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The result is this brilliant burst of colour that is just wonderful to see

Cruise 2009 Christian Dior by John Galliano Beaded Silk Chiffon Caftan Dress designer-roland-mouret A long wide panel isThe near twin of this dress in a green walked the runway for Look 49 on Jessica Stam for the Dior cruise 2009 show. Made under the creative direction of John Galliano It is my understanding that this version with its gorgeous bead work was a special edition piece that was only sold in some locations and on a limited basis. The runway pieces that season were based lightly on Poiret and Paris of the past, and for production there was a group of more