{"product_id":"untitled-aug28_12-51-13","title":"Dior by John Galliano Fall 2000 Layered Leopard Print Denim and Lace Skirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally rare skirt from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Galliano’s Fall 2000 collection for Christian Dior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, capturing the provocative, fetishistic glamour that defined one of his most memorable Dior seasons. The Fall 2000 collection was built around extravagant combinations of leopard, lingerie, lace and denim, with the runway featuring similarly sensual layered constructions.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe skirt consists of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprinted leopard denim upper layer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a dramatic asymmetrical construction and a concealed lingerie-inspired layer underneath. The two layers are connected through the skirt’s elaborate system of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-length zippers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the wearer to unzip and open the denim panels to reveal the delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold-patterned lace mini skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe zippers are finished with distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDior CD hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the waistband features two adjustable leopard-print straps with gold-tone buckles, adding another unmistakable Galliano touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is quintessential Fall 2000 Dior: deliberately provocative, highly engineered and designed to transform as it is worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilar versions of the skirt appeared on the Fall 2000 runway in different signature colour combinations, and related layered leopard-and-lace looks were also featured in the collection’s imagery. The season’s aesthetic remains particularly recognizable for its combination of animal print, lingerie and deconstructed silhouettes.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also have the matching leopard-print Dior bra from the runway available in a separate listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Dior Fall 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by John Galliano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted leopard denim outer layer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-patterned lace underlayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDramatic asymmetrical construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-length zippers on both sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal CD zipper hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable double-buckle waistband detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposed lace panel when unzipped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching runway bra available separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Measured flat, across one side)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWaist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.0 in \/ 33 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHips: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18.5 in \/ 47 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasured at the lace skirt underneath, as this is the most restrictive part\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLength of denim layer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28.7 in \/ 73 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench size 36.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits approximately XS\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lace underlayer is the most restrictive portion of the skirt, with the hip measurement taken accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe only noted imperfection is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emild oxidation on the zipper heads\/hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, visible in the close-up photographs. Otherwise, the skirt remains in excellent condition for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly rare and highly collectible example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalliano-era Dior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the kind of intricate, transformable construction that makes these early-2000s pieces so sought after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fall 2000 Dior collection remains one of Galliano’s defining early seasons at the house, and its distinctive mix of leopard, lace, lingerie and denim has continued to resurface in contemporary fashion and celebrity styling.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true archival Dior piece — and an exceptional opportunity to acquire the skirt with its matching runway bra available separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QV Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55119192293718,"sku":null,"price":1675.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/2422\/2526\/files\/0654BC92-9A91-4C92-B119-401C36C056B6.jpg?v=1787915695","url":"https:\/\/qvarchive.com\/products\/untitled-aug28_12-51-13","provider":"QV Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}