Retrospective: Gucci (by Tom Ford) Ads S/S 2003 by Mario Testino

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Silk, kimonos, heat, desire, Tom Ford and Mario Testino! It can not get better!



What what do you like best about this hot campaign?

Retrospective: Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano 3/12: SS 03 - China & Japan

I LOOOOOOOVE how Galliano merged traditional asian elements like the kimono or the floral print with couture-patterns like the big round or ruffled skirt.



This is the ONLY western fashion I´ve EVER seen that lives up to the luxury of a japanese kimono.



The red eyeshadow trend summer 2010 on the Dior runway in summer 2003 :) - more evidence that Pat McGrath is a visionary genious!



I`m impressed by the consistency of the collection - even though each skirt is different and various silhouettes are combined.



I`d die to wear dresses 2 or 4 INCLUDING the make-up and the red lace-up platforms, which are the absolute SHOE-GASM to me!



Only a technical- tailoring- & visionary genious like Galliano can produce ART like this.



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What is your favourite aspect of this breath-taking collection? Would you like traditional asian elements to become trendy again?