John Galliano’s inspiration for his spring collection was none other than the military and political leader of France, Napoleone di Buonaparte. Sun kissed models with concentrated black eye makeup trudged down the runway as if they were going off to war in clothing of desert hues and oriental prints. Layers of rich brown leather belts and knotted shirts covered their torsos. Luxurious silk scarves were wrapped to great heights around their head in rich brick, cheetah and desert sand. Gracious flowing silk pants cuffed at bottom, or cargo shorts signified these men could not let their clothing hold them back from their mission. The prestige of Napoleone was brought out in the detailing of the collection with intricate gold embroidery lining the denim pants and dustcoats. Galliano did more formal blazers and suiting in an array of sand tones. These looks were pulled into the dessert theme by wrapping the models in torn eggshell chiffon to appear as if they were walking through a sandstorm. In the final looks of the show, the models appeared to be walking to a funeral of a fellow fallen solider in billowy calf length jackets and silk separates in rich gunmetal. Intense as the theme of the show was, the clothing is relaxed enough to be worn by civilians.
-Oriana DiNella
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