Dior not Valentino

Thoroughly enjoying the current Valentino Retrospective on exhibit in Brisbane recently, we couldn't help but remember a Dior exhibit we stumbled upon at the Omotesando store in 2007.

The Gallery of Modern Art expansively displayed around two hundred Valentino looks dating from the late sixties, including the recent collection - post retirement - designed by Maria Grazia Chiari and Pier Paolo Piccioli. Wonderful to see the progression, and recurring motifs. For anyone traveling to Australia before November 14 - it's a must!

(Leave your camera at home though - no photographs allowed!) Which made us remember the Dior exhibit.

Much smaller in scale, the featured works were from the 07 Spring Couture, and referenced elements of Japanese design. Origami folds and pleating defying gravity. Imagine our (western) surprise at the no flash signs - non flash photography - okay! Only in Japan. Thought we'd revisit and share...








































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