{"product_id":"christian-dior-by-john-galliano-s-s-2004-runway-silk-floral-draped-asymmetric-slip-dress-museum-level-archive-piece","title":"Christian Dior by John Galliano S\/S 2004 Runway Silk Floral Draped Asymmetric Slip Dress – Museum-Level Archive 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, beautifully preserved for its 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\u003cspan\u003eLining: 100% Silk \/ Cupro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIvory base with multicolor floral \u0026amp; polka dot print\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFR 36 (Fits XS–S)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 96 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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 exceptionally rare Spring\/Summer 2004 runway piece from the iconic John Galliano era at Christian Dior — widely considered one of the most influential and collectible periods in modern fashion 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 showcases Galliano’s masterful approach to deconstruction, illusion layering, and fluid femininity. Constructed entirely in silk, it features a striking “false two-piece” composition, combining a lingerie-inspired corset slip with an asymmetrically draped outer layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upper bodice references vintage lingerie construction, while the outer silk panel — printed with soft florals and contrasting polka dots — is draped and twisted across the body, creating a dynamic, almost sculptural silhouette. The irregular hemline enhances movement and gives the piece a dreamlike, ephemeral quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design reflects Galliano’s fascination with bias cutting, distortion of proportion, and narrative dressing, where garments blur the boundary between clothing and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotably documented on the runway and red carpet, this piece stands as a true archive garment rather than a commercial production item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly sought-after and increasingly difficult to source, especially in such well-preserved condition, this dress is widely regarded as a museum-level collectible among Dior and Galliano collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire a defining piece from one of fashion’s most visionary eras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888;\"\u003ePlease note: Item conditions are graded based on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/pages\/novaware-condition-guide\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOVAWARE Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVAWARE","offers":[{"title":"36","offer_id":55522225979768,"sku":null,"price":6250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/7867\/6545\/files\/F0D92C1E-9057-4517-88F8-C049A1EC188C.png?v=1782463527","url":"https:\/\/thenovaware.com\/zh\/products\/christian-dior-by-john-galliano-s-s-2004-runway-silk-floral-draped-asymmetric-slip-dress-museum-level-archive-piece","provider":"NOVAWARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}