Back in February of 2020, Shakera attended the highly anticipated Dior exhibition – ‘Christian Dior Designer of Dreams’ – at the Victoria Albert museum.
The exhibition displayed over 200 rare Haute Couture garments from the V&A's couture collection and Dior Archives alongside accessories, fashion photography, film, vintage perfume, original make-up, illustrations, magazines, and Christian Dior’s personal possessions.
Below are some of Shakera’s highlights:
Far left: Look 24 Dress by John Galliano, Haute couture, Autumn/Winter 2004
Inspired by 19th-century Empress Elisabeth ‘Sisi’ of Austria, 1950s film star Zsa Zsa Gabor and 18th and 19th century decorative arts.
The dress combines an exaggerated version of an 1860s corset with a dramatically draped skirt and patterned gold border.
The Bar Suit and Hat. Haute couture, Spring/Summer 1947, Corolle line.
