An exceptionally rare Dior Fall 2000 dress by John Galliano, executed in his signature liquid silk jersey, a fabric innovation he developed and used almost exclusively during his tenure at Dior.
This sculptural, body-skimming design features draped rosettes at the shoulders and elegant gathering through the hips, creating a sensual, architectural silhouette. A closely related cut first appeared in the Dior Spring 1999 Couture Show, making this piece an important ready-to-wear evolution of Galliano’s couture language.
The silk jersey is extraordinarily fine, fluid, and highly elastic—molding to the body without restriction and returning to shape effortlessly. The effect is timeless, dramatic, and unmistakably Galliano.
Details
Designer: Christian Dior
Creative Director: John Galliano
Collection: Fall 2000
Material: 100% silk jersey (high stretch)
Color: Deep red
Features: Draped shoulder roses, gathered hip draping, fluid bias fall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Labels: Size and composition label missing (fabric confirmed as silk jersey)
Fit & Size
Due to the exceptional stretch of the silk jersey, this dress adapts beautifully to multiple body types.
Fits approximately: US 4–10
Measurements (flat / not stretched → stretched):
Bust: 40–52 cm / 15.7–20.5 in
Waist: 32–40 cm / 12.6–15.7 in
Hips: 43–52 cm / 16.9–20.5 in
Length: 118 cm / 46.5 in
Collector’s Note
Silk jersey of this quality and elasticity is distinctive to Galliano’s Dior era and rarely seen today. Dresses of this construction were produced in very limited quantities and are increasingly difficult to source, particularly in this condition and colorway.
