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Get Inspired: Dior Couture Goes to the Florist, So Can You
By Leah Chernikoff
John Galliano for Christian Dior started off couture week with serious flower power. Galliano’s collection gave mother nature a run for her money, and he sent a vibrant bouquet of models down the runway (plastic wrapping included). As we drooled over the looks, we started to crave some flowers. And since we can afford flowers and not Dior Couture, we figured a bouquet was in order. But what to buy?
We know fashion not flowers. So we stopped by New York’s flower market district to check in with Superior Florists (828 Sixth Ave.). They’ve been in the same location since 1930, making it one of the oldest flower shops in the city. Superior Florists is a family biz, and the third generation, Stan Rosenberg, 72, runs the place today. These guys know their stuff.
We checked in with designer Jesus Rivera, who has worked at the shop for 19 years, to get his take on the collection.
“I think it’s pretty ingenious,” says Rivera. “Those dresses look close enough to the real thing.”
Look by look, Rivera identified the floral inspiration behind each piece.
So if you’re looking for a little Dior couture to take home – try some of these flowers.
Tags: Dior Couture, Flowers, John Galliano
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The floral inspiration has manifested itself exquisitely in the new Dior collection. Love looking at the bright colors in this winter weather.I've found this great new styling program online. It provides you with a customised style guide tailored to suit your body shape and age. It's really affordable and I just feel amazing with my new look. It teaches you to make the most of your wardrobe and how to shop smarter so you're not wasting money buying clothes you're not going to wear. You should have a look and see for yourself http://www.myprivatestylist.com
Soooo pretty!
The similarities are uncanny. Black Magic Rose was my favorite.If you open your eyes, you can get inspiration from anything the universe has to offer.http://febriblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/20...
The similarities are uncanny. Black Magic Rose was my favorite.If you open your eyes, you can get inspiration from anything the universe has to offer.http://febriblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/20...
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A-MAZING post!!! I, too, loved the collection!http://sovipzone.blogspot.com/2010/07/haute-cou...xx
Galliano has certainly recaptured his magic!!!!!
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someone told me that Charles James once made a ball gown of live flowers sewn onto a hoop skirt frame. apparently it was all assembled right before the ball and then wilted a few hours later. does anyone know more of this or if there's a picture anywhere?
I am working on a Lily magazine; so where is the Lily couture?
Some really gorgeous and suprising color combinations in this collection that really sing out, especially the short purple and red silk dress (which wasn't included in your report). Everyday life may be based on the sobre, the practical, but this explosion of fantasy and saturated color really blows all that away. Loved this story Leah, and the idea of finding the floral inspiration for each piece. Beautiful floral photography. No matter the skill of the couturier, in the end it is hard to beat the originals.
Thanks so much dark lady!
absolutely breathtaking collection…
ah…such beauty…not just some great style and elegance…but also a lot of wildness…in the colors…the texture…briliant!http://www.iscariotteh.wordpress.com
Who in their right minds would wear this?????
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I really loved the Dior show! The colors were absolutely amazing!!! I mean the pics were break taking, I was talking about it with my husband who could care less, but simply beautiful. I posted some of the pics on my blog site!