{"product_id":"christian-dior-by-john-galliano-s-s-2002-runway-silk-strap-deconstructed-dress-punk-bandage-archive-museum-piece","title":"Christian Dior by John Galliano S\/S 2002 Runway Silk Strap Deconstructed Dress – Punk Bandage Archive Museum Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Dior (by John Galliano)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Condition (Excellent vintage condition; minimal signs of wear consistent with age)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvory \/ Cream\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFR 38 (Fits XS–S)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: approx. 100 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaist: approx. 68 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and highly collectible runway piece from Christian Dior Spring\/Summer 2002, designed by John Galliano — widely regarded as one of the most conceptually rich and artistically radical eras in Dior’s history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dress embodies Galliano’s signature “punk-meets-couture” deconstruction language, featuring an asymmetrical silhouette with a striking strap construction that references medical bandaging and utilitarian harness elements. The diagonal strap, finished with metal eyelets, contrasts against delicate lace trim and fluid silk draping, creating a tension between softness and structure — a hallmark of Galliano’s narrative-driven design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted entirely from 100% silk, the dress drapes elegantly along the body while maintaining a sensual, slightly undone aesthetic. The bias-cut skirt enhances movement and flow, while the layered textures at the bust add depth and complexity to the overall composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs seen on the original runway, this piece represents a pivotal moment in early 2000s fashion, where themes of fragility, reconstruction, and subversive femininity were explored through couture-level craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely rare and seldom seen on the market, this is a true archive collector’s piece — suitable for serious vintage collectors, fashion historians, or as a statement garment within a high-fashion wardrobe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888;\"\u003ePlease note: Item conditions are graded based on the \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/pages\/novaware-condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOVAWARE Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"NOVAWARE","offers":[{"title":"38","offer_id":55522215625080,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/E60D9FA4-C937-4AD6-99AD-6E2938D6FA5F.png?v=1782463565","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/zh\/products\/christian-dior-by-john-galliano-s-s-2002-runway-silk-strap-deconstructed-dress-punk-bandage-archive-museum-piece","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}