Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2011-2012

The design team of the House of Dior applaud after the showing of Christian Dior's Autumn/Winter ready to wear collection in Paris on March 4. Dior went ahead with the show even as design head, John Galliano, was sacked after the release of a videotaped anti-Semitic rant

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Galliano's swan song for the fashion house played on floral and pastel themes

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Galliano's sense of drama was showcased with boucle jackets mixed up with poetic chiffon and lace

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In the designer's creative genius, street cred meets haute couture

Pics:Galliano's Drama And Brilliance

This empire line dress of red velvet softened with chiffon spells is romantic yet tough

Pics:Galliano's Drama And Brilliance

The next It Bag?

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Galliano's Gothic Princess combines modern edginess with touches of Dior's rich heritage

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We'd like to see this one being interpreted off-runway by Kate Moss

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If anything, the muted appeal of this collection proves that even without the hallmark Galliano theatrics, the House of Dior will endure

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Sweet and sexy, the collection scored high on wearability

Pics:Galliano's Drama And Brilliance