John Galliano Bias Cut Chiffon Snake Print Slip Dress A/W 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
- Autumn / Winter 2000 - Sold by Mae Vintage - Silk chiffon bias-cut dress in a green snakeskin print - Spaghetti straps, asymmetric handkerchief hem and signature double fronted...
John Galliano Bias Cut Silk & Chevron Wool Pleated Teal Cocktail Dress FW 1999
By John Galliano
Located in Chicago, IL
While John Galliano was also creating his early Christian Dior couture fashion collections as its acclaimed creative director, for Fall/Winter 1999 ready-to-wear for his ongoing epon...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Bias-Cut Trompe-l'œil Print Silk Dress, SS 2001
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Manneq...
John Galliano bottle green bias-cut crêpe evening dress, fw 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano bias-cut evening dress ▪ 'Hairclips' Fall-Winter 1988; ▪ One of Galliano's first bias-cut evening dresses which would later become a recurrent theme throughout his c...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96.
Vintage John Galliano Black Lace Bias-Cut Gown, 2007
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage John Galliano Black Lace Bias-Cut Gown, 2007 Ethereal and unapologetically sensual, this rare Galliano gown from Spring 2007 captures the designer’s signature tension betwee...
John Galliano black bias-cut trained slip dress, ss 1994
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano black bias-cut trained slip dress ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Skin baring ladder-stitch seams ▪ FR 42 - UK 14 - US 10 ▪ Spring-Summer 1994
John Galliano black bias-cut embroidered crepe evening dress, fw 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano black evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut acetate-viscose crepe ▪ Multi coloured novelty embroideries of 'Galliano Soda' bottles ▪ Decorati...
John Galliano Vintage Deco Inspired Bias Cut Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano vintage 2003 bias cut gown adorned with a shower of hand sewn pale gold circular paillettes and tiny sequins in an inverted diamond pattern.
John Galliano floral print bias-cut silk chiffon dress, fw 2004
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano floral printed bias-cut chiffon dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Trompe-l'œil print of a floral cross-stitch embroidery ▪ Cowl neck ▪ Asymmetric hemline ▪ Ruffled raw-cu...
John Galliano metallic black bias cut chiffon evening dress, fw 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2003 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut metallic black and silver viscose-silk chiffon ▪ Ruffled high-low skirt and trim ▪ Chiffon and fur corsa...
John Galliano Spring/Summer 1989 ‘Charles James’ Black Bias Cut Crepe Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Manchester, GB
John Galliano Spring/Summer 1989 ‘Charles James’ black cotton crepe bias cut dress.
John Galliano Autumn/Winter 1988 ‘Hairclips’ Runway Bias Cut Crêpe Gown Museum
By John Galliano
Located in Manchester, GB
John Galliano Autumn/Winter 1988 ‘Hairclips’ black satin backed viscose crêpe bias cut gown with pointed panels, open cowled back, and flared godet skirt.
John Galliano Spring 2001 Fuchsia and Gold Metallic Bias Cut Slip Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Striking evening gown from John Galliano, Spring–Summer 2001 collection period. The dress is cut in a saturated fuchsia jersey enhanced with fine gold metallic thread, producing a sh...
2006 Vintage John Galliano Black Silk Embellished Bias Cut Flapper Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Beautiful 2006 John Galliano flapper style dress. Crafted in a matt black pure silk with pale gold and silver bead / sequin work, dropped waistline, asymmetrical hem and a conceale...
John Galliano Burgundy Bias Cut Damask Dress & Shawl with Fringe, SS 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano evening ensemble from the Spring-Summer 1999 collection comprises a bias-cut floor-length dress with matching shawl, executed in deep burgundy damask with tonal fl...
John Galliano black bias-cut velvet evening dress with train, ss 2003
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut black cut-velvet with floral motifs ▪ Crystal shoulder straps ▪ Floor-length skirt with train ▪ FR 42...
Rare Archive John Galliano 2004-2005 Silver Gray draped Bias-Cut evening gown
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and timeless John Galliano evening gown dating to 2004-2005, crafted in a luminous silver-grey satin with the designer's signature bias-cut construction.
John Galliano S/S 2000 Burgundy Satin Bias-Cut Button-Detail Midi Skirt
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 2000 collection of John Galliano, this bias-cut midi skirt is executed in a high-lustre burgundy satin.
John Galliano S/S 2000 Bronze Satin Bias-Cut Button-Detail Midi Skirt
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 2000 collection of John Galliano, this midi skirt is cut on the bias in a lustrous satin-weave fabric that catches the light with a warm bronze sheen.
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin.
John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut low back evening gown, fw 1988
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano black viscose crêpe bias cut evening gown, low cowl back with horizontal strap, zig-zag points to the sides and full skirt with flared godets to hem.
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Crepe Chiffon Gown
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Black Bias Cut Rayon & Silk Crepe Chiffon Gown
John Galliano 2000’s Strapless Red Chiffon Silk Bias Cut floaty Cocktail Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
A glamorous 2000’s John Galliano chiffon silk evening dress featuring a strapless silhouette, with built in boned interior corset, drapery at the waistline, signature John Galliano b...
John Galliano Grey Bias-Cut Silk Draped Skirt with Tulle Overlay, SS 2006
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano silk skirt from the Spring-Summer 2006 collection. Constructed in a fluid grey silk satin, the skirt is cut with an asymmetrical wrap-effect front, finished with cascad...
John Galliano black bias-cut satin evening dress with chain straps, ss 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Spring-Summer 2002 ▪ Constructed from black bias-cut satin ▪ Cowl neck ▪ Multi-strand metal chain shoulder straps ▪ Diamond-shaped panelling at the...
John Galliano Black Bias-Cut Silk Draped One-Sleeve Evening Dress, FW 1999
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: John Galliano ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Silk ▪ Size: approx. FR34/36 - UK6/8 - US2/4 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very G...
John Galliano A/W 2000 Bias Cut Black Crepe Slip Dress with Crochet Applique
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and timeless John Galliano black satin-backed crepe bias cut full length evening dress from the A/W 2000 collection.
John Galliano A/W 2000 Bias Cut Evening Slip Dress in Black Satin Backed Crepe
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
Iconic and timeless John Galliano black satin-backed crepe bias cut evening dress from the A/W 2000 collection.
John Galliano F/W 1989 "Nancy Cunard" Documented High Neck Bias-Cut Evening Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Excellent condition Documented on the runway Features a flared hem, Floor length Size UK8
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2004 Black Bias-Cut Evening Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Excellent condition Size 40FR / 44IT / Large From Fall Winter 2004 Collection Bust: 32" Waist: 24–28" Hip: 32–36" Length: 60"
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2001 Logo Sheer Bias Cut Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2001 Logo Monogram Sheer Bias Cut Slip Dress Please note this dress is 2 piece and can be worn with or without the slip underneath, based on pre...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Powder Blue Silk Bias-Cut Gown — SS 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Wales, PA
Spring/Summer 2004 An ethereal masterpiece from John Galliano’s tenure at Christian Dior, this powder baby blue silk gown exemplifies his unrivaled command of bias-cut construction ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk bias cut evening dress, ss 2005
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior black silk evening dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Cowl neckline with long ties to the shoulder ▪ Spaghetti straps ▪ Bias-cut ▪ White trim ▪ Asymmetric hemline w...
Christian Dior by John Galliano black bias-cut satin evening dress, fw 2000
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior evening dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from bias-cut black crêpe back satin ▪ Asymmetric draped bodice ▪ Cowl neck ▪ High...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Metallic Taupe Bias-Cut Evening Dress, FW 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Viscose, Polyester ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition:...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Bias Cut Silk Evening Dress, fw 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior Evening Dress ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2002 ▪ Elegantly crafted from luxurious black bias-cut silk, adorned with a captivating floral print i...
SS 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Toile de Jouy Silk Bias Cut Slip Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in North Wales, PA
A captivating piece of fashion history from John Galliano’s tenure at Christian Dior, this bias-cut slip dress showcases one of the house’s most iconic and recurring printed silks — ...
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Christian Dior by John Galliano S/S 2004 Pink silk satin high bias cut dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
"Designed by John Galliano Spring-Summer 2004 Pink silk satin slit dress with embellished half moon pin Right side button closure Above knee length Sleveless Shaw collar Very ...
Scarlett Red John Galliano Crepe Silk Blend Long sleeve 1940’s style Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Sheffield, GB
A beautiful John Galliano silk dress featuring signature bias-cut drapery, asymmetric collar line, long sleeves, slightly nipped waistline and a concealed zip up side closure.
90s John Galliano Silk Charmeuse Peacock Teal Bow Bust Gown, Made in Italy
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fit US size 6 Bust 34 - 36 inch /Waist: 32 inch / hip : 44 inch / Dress Length: 56 inch Collector’s Note Unlike John Galliano’s highly publicized bias-cut Dior creations, his inde...
Vintage 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Silk Bias-Cut Gown dress, with stole
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
The vintage John Galliano creation for Christian Dior showcases his signature flair for dramatic elegance, crafted in 2004. This black silk gown is adorned with intricate metallic fl...
Stunning Nina Ricci Runway Vintage Grecian Inspired Bias Cut Silk Dress Gown
By John Galliano, Nina Ricci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nina Ricci 2010 runway rich navy-blue silk charmeuse bias cut gown. Featuring dramatic style and cut.
S/S 2008 Christian Dior John Galliano Khaki Green Embellished Draped Blouse Top
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Magnificent Christian Dior by John Galliano blouse. This bias cut draped top features an art-deco style silhouette, with a velvet collar line, intricate hand beading and embroideri...
Vintage Christian Dior S/S 2001 Brown Bias Cut Leather Strap Gown
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 2001 Brown Bias Cut Leather Strap Gown.
2000's John Galliano Black Bias Cut Evening Dress w/Lace Insets & Belt
By John Galliano
Located in Studio City, CA
2000's John Galliano black sleeveless bias cut evening dress w/cowl neckline, lace insets and a detachable rhinestone buckle belt that is worn below the waistline.
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Size: FR 40 - US 8 - UK 12
Christian Dior by John Galliano black lace and fur dress and robe, fw 1998
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, London
Christian Dior by John Galliano; Bias cut silk brocade evening maxi dress with spaghetti straps and lace trim around bust. 1930s style evening robe in matching silk brocade with lar...
John Galliano champagne bias cut wedding dress, ss 1995
By John Galliano
Located in London, London
John Galliano; champagne rayon bias cut wedding dress
John Galliano Red Velvet Jacquard Bias-cut Evening Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
This draped evening gown definitely skims your silhouette with John Galliano's signature bias-cut. Multiple button fastenings at side with a long sweeping train.
John Galliano fuchsia silk bias cut ruffled evening dress, fw 1995
By John Galliano
Located in London, London
John Galliano; fuchsia silk bias cut flamenco inspired evening dress with high leg slit, flounce hem, low back and ruffled silk panel on one shoulder.
2004 John Galliano Ivory Satin Crystal Accented Bias-Cut Trained Bridal Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly coveted and totally ethereal John Galliano ivory satin back crepe bias-cut gown from John Galliano's celebrated 2004 spring-summer collection.
1991 John Galliano Documented Runway Red Flocked Velvet Asymmetric Bias-Cut Gown
By John Galliano
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An incredibly rare and highly coveted John Galliano sheer red flocked velvet and lycra asymmetric bias-cut gown from his beloved 1991 spring/summer 'Honcho Woman' collection.
2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Smoky Silk Tiered Ruffle Bias-Cut Gown
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An absolutely breathtaking and highly coveted Christian Dior smoky taupe silk chiffon bias-cut gown dating back to John Galliano's epic 2006 spring/summer collection.
2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano Pink Silk Tiered Ruffle Bias-Cut Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly coveted and totally ethereal Christian Dior pearly pink silk chiffon bias-cut dress from John Galliano's celebrated 2004 spring-summer collection.
2005 Christian Dior by John Galliano Colorful Tie Dye Floral Silk Bias-Cut Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A simply stunning and highly coveted Christian Dior colorful tie-dye floral print silk bias-cut dress. This rare Christian Dior treasure from John Galliano's impressive 2005 spring-s...
1999 Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Suede Lace Bias-Cut Slip Gown & Shawl
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
We are thrilled to offer this truly breathtaking and highly coveted Christian Dior by John Galliano dark brown laser-cut suede and sheer black chantilly lace bias-cut gown with mat...
2010 Christian Dior by John Galliano Ruby Red Silk Sheer Black Bra Bias-Cut Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A super seductive and highly coveted Christian Dior ruby red silk built-in bra hourglass bias-cut gown dating back to John Galliano's epic 2010 spring/summer runway collection.
S/S 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano White and Patterned Bias Cut Drape Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in North Hollywood, CA
S/S 2004 Christian Dior by John Galliano white and patterned bias cut dress.
John Galliano Bias Cut Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, bias cut, satin back crepe evening dress with a black chiffon underpinning that echos the neckline of the dress.
John Galliano Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, bias cut, layered chiffon, evening dress with a v neck , a diagonal, bias cut ruffle down the front to side and a sheer asymmetric deep hem line.
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Bias Cut Silk Fil Coupé Zebra Skirt
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
1990S JOHN GALLIANO Bias Cut Silk Fil Coupé Zebra Skirt
John Galliano Bias Cut Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, black, silk twill, bias cut evening gown, having cap sleeves, deep v neckline with an attached pleated silk chiffon scarf going down the center front.
John Galliano Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Gallaino , saffron tone, printed chiffon, bias cut gown with ruffle detail.
John Galliano Bias Cut Chiffon and Lace Gown
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, paisley print, bias cut, chiffon dress with draped neckline, self side button closures and black lace detail on the bodice and neckline.
John Galliano Bias Cut Gown with Fringed Cape
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, mauve tone, satin back crepe, gown with matching fringed cape that attaches to the gown with a belt.
John Galliano Bias cut silk chiffon evening gown
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
Black bias cut silk chiffon evening gown with a"fishtail" hem.
The dress is double layered with a black chiffon exterior and an ivory silk chiffon lining giving it a light tra...
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Size: FR38 - UK10 - US4/6
John Galliano Bias Cut Chiffon Dress with Novelty Print and Ruffles, SS 2005
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano bias-cut silk chiffon dress features a surreal botanical print with cherries, butterflies, and ladybugs on a white background.
John Galliano Bias-Cut Slip Dress S/S 1994
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
- Spring / Summer 1994 "Princess Lucretia" runway collection by John Galliano - Sold by Mae Vintage - Black and ivory bias-cut slip dress in satin-backed crêpe
John Galliano Bias-Cut Silk Jacquard Asymmetrical Gown w/ Fringe
By John Galliano
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful bias-cut crimson jacquard gown from John Galliano with asymmetrical shoulder treatment, attached fringed shoulder wrap.
John Galliano Bias Cut Lurex Knit Evening Dress with Sequins
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
John Galliano, black knit, slip dress with silver lurex vertical pattern and a diagonal lurex, pattern on a bias cut panel at the lower thigh.
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Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Christian Dior by John Galliano bias cut evening dress and sweater, fw 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior crimson evening dress and sweater set ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Bias-cut silk-viscose evening slip dress ▪ Wide-cut evening sweater co...
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Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano Bias-Cut Satin-Backed Crepe Slip Dress with Spiral Seam, SS 1994
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano dress from the Spring-Summer 1994 collection demonstrates his signature bias-cut technique, constructed from pale lavender satin-backed crepe.
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Size: FR 38/40 - UK 10/12 - US 6/8
Christian Dior by John Galliano bias cut silk evening dress with shawl, fw 2004
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior bias cut silk evening dress with shawl ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Fall-Winter 2004 ▪ Crinkled silk chiffon in a pink and purple ombre ▪ Double-layered ▪ Cowl nec...
00s John Galliano dress
By John Galliano
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
Vintage John Galliano biased cut dress. The fit accentuates the waist and legs with a snug silhouette, emphasized by the split.
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.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.
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The classic tweed garment has been a wardrobe staple of chic women around the world since the 1950s.
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This year's Costume Institute exhibition is all about embracing the eccentric.
Ballrooms, Bar Suits and British royals — in a sweeping exhibition, the London museum looks back on 70 years of the French fashion house, as well as its illustrious founder and his fondness for the United Kingdom.