Name: 'FRANCE: VERSAILLES: DIOR FASHION SHOW'
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'(20 Jul 1999) Natural Sound British designer John Galliano\'s extravagant fashion show for Christian Dior took place Monday evening in the sumptuous grounds of the Versailles Palace just outside the French capital, Paris. Galliano\'s eclectic show typically mixed both ready-to-wear and haute couture styles. His highly theatrical shows have become \"must see\" spectacles for fashion followers throughout the world. Unveiled in the 17th century stone \'orangerie\' of the Versailles Palace, Galliano\'s autumn and winter 2000 collection took spectators by surprise. A two-hundred-and-fifty metre runway built on water-filled plastic sheets became the platform to display his various designs, making walking a tricky proposition for the models in high heels. Galliano divided his winter collection into five sections. Spanning the centuries, the show displayed styles that reflected various genres; from Hollywood science fiction films to old English aristocracy - particularly dwelling on the theme of hunting for sport. First up were black leather dresses and wraparound skirts for both men and women, followed by coats made with black P-V-C plastic and patent leather. Galliano\'s inspiration for this section stems from the current Hollywood hit \'The Matrix\' starring Keanu Reeves, about a computer-controlled society and the world of virtual reality. Next came a series of bright monochromatic dresses in bold reds, lime greens and canary yellows. The third and most controversial section of the show harped back to an era reflecting the aristocratic sport of countryside hunting. Anti-fur protestors will likely have a bone to pick with Galliano after they learn of his elaborate use of hats made of stuffed dead doves, pheasants, fox and mink pelts. But that was as far as Galliano\'s boldness took him. The next set featured a softer turn with feminine lace evening dresses more typical of Galliano\'s past creations. Finally, Galliano closed the show with his version of Millennium fashion, as models paraded down the catwalk wearing sequined plastic evening dresses in bright shades of citrus green, orange, yellow and red. This time the models sported modernistic hairdos in a braided, mohawk style. The use of colour and varying themes were eye-catching and Galliano seemed keen on projecting the contrasts among his styles. Whether anyone in the audience quite knew what message Galliano was trying to send is moot, but the show\'s originality was sure to have made yet another a splash for the designer thanks to his innovative style. Because of this Galliano\'s impact on Dior fashion in recent years is undisputed. Since first joining the French fashion house in 1997, Galliano has rescued Dior from the doldrums and restored to its former glory. His reputation for wowing his audience and critics alike have given him the kind of notoriety many designers are envious of in the ever fickle world of fashion where making a name is everything. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/d4cb875613653d8390a282a3085acdde'

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