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A master of the reference, John Galliano presented an ode to flowers in a magnificent collection for Dior. Each look placed Flora under a different level of the microscope, the weakest setting showing classic floral prints covering skirts and jackets, and as detailing on bustiers. Moving closer the dresses transformed fantastically into flowers themselves. Irises, foxgloves and tulips bloomed in visions of draped and puffed silk, wool and tulle. The tulip shape in particular was an exaggeration of the classic Dior tulip skirt of the 50s.

Floral textures were presented in extreme close up, one dress in particular characterizing beige lichen, the fabric bunched and folded to resemble mossy curls.

Not one to leave a stone unturned, Galliano gave even the florists themselves a nod in the form of cellophane wrapping headpieces and string belts taken straight from a store bought bouquet.

Without the talent a concept this specific yet broad and open to interpretation could have fallen flat. Under the helm of Galliano it sang like a soprano in full bloom.