{"product_id":"untitled-aug31_21-43-32","title":"Dior by John Galliano Spring 2000 Equestrian Print Silk Ensemble","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly exceptional and highly collectible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Dior by John Galliano Spring\/Summer 2000 Ready-to-Wear ensemble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring one of Galliano’s most recognizable equestrian-inspired silk prints of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented during Galliano’s tenure at Dior, the Spring 2000 Ready-to-Wear collection was a particularly memorable moment in the designer’s early Dior years, mixing historical references with provocative, highly constructed silhouettes and the house’s signature glamour. Vogue describes the collection as moving through corsetry, historical influences, denim, leather and other exaggerated Galliano signatures.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejacket and skirt are from the same collection and both appeared on the runway, styled in separate looks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this a particularly exciting opportunity to acquire two pieces from this iconic print together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print itself is spectacular: an intricate composition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egolden chains, buckles, equestrian hardware, blue leather details and ornamental motifs against a cream silk ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It has the unmistakable late-1990s\/early-2000s Galliano sensibility and is highly sought after by collectors of the designer’s Dior period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE JACKET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cropped, sharply constructed silk jacket with a beautifully fitted silhouette and elaborate printed detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic cream, gold and blue equestrian print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCropped silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButton fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching fabric belt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSignature gold-tone CD buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the waist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable sleeves that can be worn rolled\/short or extended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExtended sleeve length measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7\/8 length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than a full long sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully detailed collar and cuffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrench size \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBest suited approximately to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS 6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShoulder to shoulder: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 cm \/ 16.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArmpit to armpit: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47 cm \/ 18.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBack length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e42 cm \/ 16.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The jacket appears exceptionally well preserved, with no obvious flaws noted during inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE SKIRT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe matching asymmetrical silk skirt is an especially distinctive piece, cut on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to create a naturally fluid fit and slight stretch through the fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe asymmetrical construction gives the skirt a beautifully deconstructed Galliano silhouette, while the long navy trim emphasizes the diagonal construction. It also features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efront pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding an unexpected utilitarian detail to the otherwise highly decorative piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrench size \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS 6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBias-cut silk with natural give\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximate waist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36–38 cm \/ 14.2–15 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHips: up to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e52 cm \/ 20.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsymmetrical construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature navy edging and diagonal detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e There are a few extremely small, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 mm marks\/stains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the silk. They are very minor and not noticeable when the skirt is worn, but are disclosed for full transparency. Please refer to the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven the age and rarity of the piece, these minor imperfections are consistent with a historic vintage garment and do not detract from its overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Christian Dior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e John Galliano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring\/Summer 2000 Ready-to-Wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FR 40 \/ approximately US 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cream, gold, pale blue, navy, brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jacket + skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jacket excellent; skirt very good vintage condition with minor disclosed marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLLECTOR’S NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a particularly desirable example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Galliano’s Dior-era work at the turn of the millennium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Spring 2000 collection is an important part of Galliano’s Dior legacy, and the runway archive documents 55 looks from the collection.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe period is also significant for Galliano’s use of exaggerated historical and equestrian references alongside highly modern, provocative styling. The collection has subsequently become an important reference point for collectors of early Galliano at Dior.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire the matching jacket and skirt in one of Galliano’s instantly recognizable Spring 2000 Dior prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The pieces can of course also be worn separately, making this an exceptionally versatile addition to a serious archival wardrobe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage sizing varies considerably by era and designer. Measurements are provided above and should be compared with a similar garment for the best indication of fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QV Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55164510896470,"sku":null,"price":3850.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/2422\/2526\/files\/B1E2EC22-D5CB-4438-A494-DA61793C88AC.png?v=1788205904","url":"https:\/\/qvarchive.com\/products\/untitled-aug31_21-43-32","provider":"QV Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}