Christian Dior Couture, SS 2011

I couldn't resist drawing another look from Dior's couture collection.  The whole collection had a 50's vibe that sent my heart pitter pattering.  Here is what the experts have to say about Dior's couture show:

"Galliano's salute to René Gruau, the illustrator whose work for Christian Dior in the forties and fifties created the house's most iconic imagery, felt like it had been a long time coming, not just because of the designer's own early aspirations, but because it gave him another opportunity to indulge his passion for an era when couture was truly haute". style.com, Tim Blanks


Below is some 50's fashion footage:

Christian Dior Couture, SS 2011

                                                    

This dress is luscious.  I shouldn't be so frowny in the drawing.  Before Galliano was caught with a potty mouth it looks like he was looking back at classic Dior. 

On an art history note, the color scheme of this dress reminds me of Georgia O'Keefe's "Sky Above Clouds IV". 1965.  She was inspired to make the piece after being in a plane and looking at the clouds below her.  I have to agree, I always enjoyed seeing the clouds from that perspective.

I found this picture I took a long time ago on my way to Florida for my Opa's funeral.  Who knew I was channeling O'Keefe.  pale orange/pink and light blue what a color combo!