Monday, March 5, 2012

Strike a pose! Classic Vogue shots inspire elegant Christian Dior couture show

The Christian Dior show in Paris on Monday should make even the notoriously icy U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour crack a smile.

British designer John Galliano delivered an ode to the magazine with his retro-flavored haute couture collection, and he injected just enough sauciness to make it perfectly relevant for the 21st century.

Cinch-waisted jackets with extravagant folds at the waist were paired with translucent skirts, while evening gowns came in cascades of frosted tulle glistening with silver sequins.

The looks were inspired by model Lisa Fonssagrives, who married photographer Irving Penn in 1950. Together, they produced some of Vogue's most …

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