WWD: Christian Dior RTW Spring 2012

As for an obvious theme or artistic inspiration, there was none, but an LED light show at the outset, which shot around the tent at the Musée Rodin in a line before tracing the signature door moldings, signaled a modernization of the house codes. Gaytten showed subtle reconfigurations of the Bar jacket with a wide neckline and more streamlined basque. Perhaps they lacked the gusto of his predecessor's but they offered a modification that telegraphed Dior without getting extreme. They were worn over buttoned-up organza blouses and bubble skirts done in airy gazar. Pretty and feminine in pale colors, like ice blue, as well as a few shots of red, it was a light counterpoint to the graphic black-and-white check motif and geometric embroideries on shirts and dresses. For the full review and images: http://bit.ly/qHlnkJ