Smitten by the over the top theatricals and the fact that Galliano’s  models do not walk like robots, (Sidebar: Who said that militant stomping was attractive?) enjoy the grandiose womanly delight that is the Christian Dior Spring  2011 couture runway. Part two on the next page.

Dior presented its oh-so-impecably cruise 2011 collection in Shanghai, everyone’s favorite new locale (oh the lure of China’s burgeoning middle class) this past Saturday. In conjunction with presentation of the cruise line, Dior celebrated the re-opening of the Plaza 66 boutique and also debuted “Lady Blue,” a film written and directed by David Lynch and starring Marion Cotillard. You can see the film in its entirety at LadyDior.

More images of the collection after the flip.

After the success of his first  watch collection , John Galliano launches his second  collection in collaboration with Morellato, featuring precious stones and intricate details complete with his signature.  Available for fall 2010. Via voguefrance.

Galliano Runway vs. Reality

For Autumn/ Winter 2009 John Galliano simplified the  dangerous footwear he sent down his runway to versions  that are still gorgeously  and outrageously high. A closer look on the next page . Via style.

The Fall 08 Couture season is well under way and of course the Dior Collection by Mr. Galliano contines to provide the fantasy and extravagance that continues to make  fashion irresistible…

More pics after the jump

courtesy of Style.com