Chic Fall 2009 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Satin Dress w Asymmetrical Neckline designer-jean-paul-gaultier The photos really don't do

The photos really don't do it justice in capturing how wonderful the two fabrics are in person and how they play off of each other

when wool paisley shawls and coats made from them were all the rage

The colour on this one is truly amazing and it is just gorgeous

The skirt is amazing - it really borders on being wearable art

The design completely covers the front and back of the bodice and runs all the way around the long skirt

Chic Fall 2009 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Satin Dress w Asymmetrical Neckline designer-jean-paul-gaultier The photos really don't doJohn Galliano was moved from Givenchy to Christian Dior in October of 1996 and stayed there until he was dismissed in February of 2011. This dress is from the Fall 2009 collection and was a piece that was produced in limited quantities for retail. The runway pieces that season where based lightly on Poiret and the Paris of the past and for production there was a group of more refined and elegant pieces like this wonderful dress. It is always