Christian Dior

Key looks A buttercup yellow balloon-hemmed gown was tied at the waist with an oversized chocolate-box bow splashed with gold foil detailing
Inspiration John Galliano's designs took their lead from art nouveau artist Gustav Klimt and watercolourist John Singer Sargent
Colours Sunflower yellow, purple and orange vied for attention with green, mauve and mustard  
Fabrics Satin and silk provided a base, alongside snakeskin and printed cottons adorned with beading, plasticised appliqué and embroidery
Silhouettes Capacious bells and over-wrapped jackets added acres of volume to lithe frames

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