Rare Fall 2011 Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Silk Satin Open Back Dress designer-victor-costa This is a stunning an

This is a stunning an literally huge antique Chantilly lace shawl that is absolutely exquisite

It still has a paper tag along the seam with the scribbled name of the person who would have sewn it together

Sleeves: 9" from the drop shoulder

I love the brightness of the print that covers the entire dress

Rare Fall 2011 Christian Dior by John Galliano Purple Silk Satin Open Back Dress designer-victor-costa This is a stunning anThis is the twin of the dress shown in the Christian Dior Pre Fall 2011 collection Lookbook. This collection was shot as a Lookbook which gives you an amazing glimpse into his styling process. At the time Dior said this of John's collection: Diors Fall ready to wear collection takes its inspiration from the legendary love affair between Mrs. Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII. English romanticism is channeled into Balmoral fringed tweeds and candy