A look from Dior a/w 2011 couture show. AFP/Getty Images
THE INSPIRATION: Pierrot, Frank Gehry's graphic lines and a Dior emblem, the rose
TOP LOOKS: We loved the kooky headpieces by Stephen Jones, the 80s technicolour pop outfits with contrasting prints and the 50s poodle skirts.
WHO WAS THERE: All the top international editors sat front row, while Karlie Kloss and Jourdan Dunn were on the catwalk
WHAT WE THOUGHT: It was the first Dior couture collection without Galliano at the helm for 15 years and while Galliano elements were at play - the riot of colour, the explosion of fabrics in Pierrot-themed black and white finale ball gowns and the interplay of contrasting textures and motifs - the man's signature touch was lacking. For a/w 2011, looks jumped between graphic prints on skirts paired with bubble gum cropped pastel jackets for a sort of 50s-meets-80s vibe, which followed with patterned, flowing chiffon dresses and muu muus with cape details in psychedelic colours (we told you capes were huge for autumn). Finally, there was taffeta galore, layered in multiple tiers on candy-coloured tops, skirts and elaborate cascading frocks - which also paid homage to commedia dell'arte's Pierrot, down to the ruff and spotty hat modelled by Karlie Kloss.
Take a look at highlights from the collection below.
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> Bill Gayton, right, and Susanna Venegas take applause after the Christian Dior Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
- Couture Review - Christian Dior<p> A model wears a creation by Christian Dior for the Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Haute Couture fashion collection presented in Paris, Monday, July 4, 2011.</p>
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