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Dior 2003 Dress By John Galliano

Dior 2003 Cargo Dress by John Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Eivissa, ES
The Dior 2003 Cargo Dress, designed by John Galliano, perfectly blends functionality and high
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 2003 Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
VINTAGE GRACE NY This bold red dress from Christian Dior’s Fall 2003 runway, crafted by John
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S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Silver Nude Silk Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Sublime vintage slip dress from Christian Dior's Spring / Summer 2003 Collection designed by John
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress

A/W 2003 Christian Dior John Galliano black Maxi long satin slip evening dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 2003 Christian Dior dress by John Galliano, this long satin slip dress with
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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

Christian Dior by John Galliano yellow graffiti-print silk dress, ss 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Christian Dior yellow graffiti-printed silk evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano black devoré velvet cocktail dress, fw 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Cocktail Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2003 ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Bodycon Stretch Knot Halter Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black ruched Christian Dior halterneck dress designed by John Galliano. From
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Early 2000s French Mini Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Chiffon and Lurex Mini Dress, ss 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Runway Mini Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2003
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Crystal Pink Silk Jersey Mini Dress, FW 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
rhinestones, adding a subtle sparkle. ▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie Accent Bodycon Stretch Skirt
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a beautiful black bodycon Christian Dior Boutique skirt designed by John Galliano. From
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Sheer Lace Bondage Knit Black Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Ruffled Belted Sheer Lace Bondage Open Knit Black Dress FR
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Rose Pink Silk Satin High Slit Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible light pink Christian Dior gown, designed by John Galliano. From the Fall
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Dior brown dress, circa 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
An eye-catching example of John Galliano for Christian Dior, this gown is constructed in brown silk
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Spring 2003 Silk Lace-Up Metallic Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior and as seen on Goldie Hawn in the gown version for the 2003
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Christian Dior Spring 2003 Runway Printed Logo Graffiti Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Kristina Tsirekidze in look forty-four and designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior. Bust: 34-38
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

2003 DIOR printed chiffon laced evening gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Newark, DE
Christian DIOR boutique, by John GALLIANO, circa 2003 A lovely printed silk chiffon, long
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21st Century and Contemporary French Summer Dresses

2003 DIOR Cannes film festival golden lamé evening sheath
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Newark, DE
Christian DIOR, ready to wear, by John GALLIANO, spring- summer 2003 This is the same golden
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21st Century and Contemporary French Sheath Dresses

2000s DIOR sheer silk chiffon cocktail dress and stole
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Newark, DE
Christian DIOR boutique, by John GALLIANO, circa 2003 A lovely see through silk chiffon cocktail
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Christian Dior Paisley Patchwork Coin Charm Long Dress (S)
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
from the Fall/Winter 2003 collection by John Galliano and features a patchwork of lace, paisley
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Christian Dior By John Galliano Runway Ruffled Mini Dress, Spring-Summer 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Geneva, CH
Modeled by Kristina Tsirekidze in the look 44 of the Spring-Summer 2003 Christian Dior runway show
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Christian Dior by John Galliano c. 2003 Embellished Black Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano c. 2003 Embellished Black Dress FR 40 John Galliano for Christian
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior By John Galliano Black Cotton Cargo Dress 2003
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano black cotton
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Christian Dior by John Galliano silk evening dress and headscarf, ss 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior multicoloured silk chiffon evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Montage
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Montage Print Silk Jersey Dress, ss 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Blue Floral Silk Chiffon Summer Dress, SS 2003
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2003 ▪
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano Pink Silk Bias-Cut Draped Evening Dress, FW 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano evening dress from the Fall-Winter 2003 collection is
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S/S 2003 DIOR by John Galliano Low Cut High Slit Evening Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 2003 DIOR by John Galliano Gown Black deep V and high slit Condition: Excellent Acetate
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Christian Dior by John Galliano multicoloured silk jersey skirt and top, ss 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano multicoloured 'victim' print silk jersey skirt and top ensemble
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Fur Coat Runway F/W 2003 Rare Custom Commission
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Baar, CH
couture collector by Dior under John Galliano’s direction for the Fall-Winter 2003 season. This
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Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Runway Plunged Neckline Open Back Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Naples, FL
Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2003 Runway Plunged Neckline Open Back Dress FR 40 Look 44
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Black Silk Tie Front Dress, c. 2000s
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Marlborough, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk dress, early 2000s (most likely 2003) Tie up front Does
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Christian Dior by John Galliano "G.I. Jane" Military Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
House of Dior 2003 military style dress by John Galliano. Features a unique perspective of
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Portrait of a Woman, Large Oil Painting, Ahn Duong
By Anh Duong
Located in Surfside, FL
Milan, John Galliano in London, and Sybilla in Spain, and was in their first runway shows. She
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Portrait of a Woman, Large Oil Painting, Ahn Duong
By Anh Duong
Located in Surfside, FL
Milan, John Galliano in London, and Sybilla in Spain, and was in their first runway shows. She
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John Galliano 2003 toile de jouy dress
By John Galliano
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
, including John Galliano, have drawn on its timeless charm to evoke nostalgia and sophistication, blending
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior John Galliano S/S 2003 Red Plunge Draped Pocket Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by John Galliano for the Christian Dior spring/summer 2003 collection. Oversized design
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

Y2K Christian Dior By John Galliano Ss/2003 'Rasta Mania' Strappy Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Iconic Spring / Summer 2003 CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 'Rasta Mania' spaghetti strap, cotton
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Christian Dior By John Galliano Champagne Starlet Cocktail Dress With Knots 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to present a vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano champagne
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Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Chiffon Flower Print Dress, ss 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias Cut Chiffon Flower Print Dress, Spring Summer 2003 Collection
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Christian Dior by John Galliano pink bias cut silk evening dress, fw 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Charmeuse pure silk in cherry blossom
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SS 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Graffiti Print FILTH print Slip Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring Summer 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano 'FILTH' Slip Dress. Crafted from a graffiti
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

2003 S/S Christian Dior blue floral gown by Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Austin, TX
2003 S/S Christian Dior by Galliano Gown Floral pattern, lacing at front and back. 100% silk
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F/W 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Rhinestone Buckle Black Tank Skirt Set
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black Christian Dior skirt set designed by John Galliano. From the Fall
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Dior by John Galliano Asian Kabuki "Elvira" Runway Gown Collectors, Museums
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
F/W 2003 John Galliano for Christian Dior Asian Kabuki themed runway gown inspired by the
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Christian Dior By John Galliano Strass Pave Snap Hook Belt, Spring-Summer 2003
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Geneva, CH
From the Spring 2003 ready-to-wear collection, this Christian Dior belt will instantly make a
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S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Floral Brocade Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano silk midi dress. Olive 1930's style slip dress with gold
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S/S 2003 Christian Dior John Galliano Plunging Black Cargo Buckles Maxi Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Please contact us for more images and/or
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Early 2000s French Maxi Dress

A/W 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Red Halter Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A/W 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano red mini halter dress. Ruched knotted design down the front
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S/S 2003 Christian by Dior John Galliano Runway Graffiti Plunging Buckles Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Runway Please contact for more information and
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Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Pale Pink Silk Flapper Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
mini dress. This incredibly rare Christian Dior treasure from John Galliano's stunning 2003 spring
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

S/S 2003 Christian Dior Red Strapless Mini Dress by Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Christian Dior by Galliano strapless red dress with draped front paneling, ruched side and bottom
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Early 2000s Mini Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Beaded Ivory Silk Flapper Mini Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano dress is in beautiful condition with no rips, holes or
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Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruby Red Silk Bias-Cut Ruffle Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Galliano's stunning 2003 spring-summer collection. John Galliano is widely considered one of the most
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Haute Couture Red Beaded Bias-Cut Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This stunning Christian Dior haute couture red silk-chiffon beauty from John Galliano's iconic 2003
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Metallic Blue Silk Lace-Up Bias Cut Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
documented gown from John Galliano's iconic 2003 spring-summer collection is a perfect example of why this
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Early 2000s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Vintage 2003 Christian Dior by Galliano Haute Couture Beaded Lace Bias-Cut Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
38 inches Total Length: 60 inches (not including train) This 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano
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S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Black Silk Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: S/S 2003 Christian Dior by John Galliano- does not have its fabric/size tag but it came
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Dior by John Galliano Spring 2003 RTW Jersey Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
This beautiful key-hole dress is made out of stretchy jersey fabric and will fit the best sizes US
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With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.

In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.

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