True to Form

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Raf Simons takes the ready-to-wear reins at Christian Dior. Light, sophisticated, and a nod to the New Look. I think Dior would be happy.

The Line

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Early '60s Dior lingerie packaging.

Totally brilliant.

Fantasy League Fashion

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Fashion journalists (et al) weigh in on who should replace John Galliano at Dior:


Alber Elbaz is a logical first choice but I don't see why he would leave Lanvin, and no one mentions Olivier Theyskens but he would be great. Haider Ackermann would be a bold choice and probably my top pick.

It's All in the Details

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Christian Dior Fall 2009 Couture

The Fall 2009 Couture shows started yesterday in Paris. The spectacle runs through July 9; more to come.

Newcomer Alexis Mabille shows what he's made of.
(More at style.com, here.)

Below, Riccardo Tisci talks to New York's Harriet Mays Powell about his Spring 2009 Couture collection for Givenchy.


Courtesy the Cut