RUNWAY: CHRISTIAN DIOR FALL 2012 RTW

Christian Dior showed their Ready-To-Wear Fall 2012 line earlier in Paris and while there's no knowing how long ad hoc Dior designer Bill Gaytten will remain with the house, this Fall collection was masterful. For this Dior Fall collection, designer Bill Gaytten looked to ballerinas, an inspiration for Monsieur Dior himself in creating his A-line in the early fifties. That means a less voluminous, less bombastic vision of curvy femininity than the New Look, although Gaytten still padded the hips into short basque jackets to jut proudly and emphasize a petite waist. They were spanned with patent belts in tones to match the outfits, predominantly pastel shades of lilac, pink and Dior gray with shots of black and burgundy.

Designer Bill Gaytten

Source: Fashion Etc. 

Photo: Imaxtree.