John Galliano F/W 1997 Suzy Sphinx Grey Ruched Suit Dress
From John Galliano’s Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this dress showcases exquisite ruched detailing that gathers elegantly at the centre. It features a Dorset button-up closure, a collared neckline, padded shoulders, and a pleated skirt adorned with a timeless pinstripe pattern. In excellent vintage condition, this piece shows no visible signs of wear.
From John Galliano’s Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this dress showcases exquisite ruched detailing that gathers elegantly at the centre. It features a Dorset button-up closure, a collared neckline, padded shoulders, and a pleated skirt adorned with a timeless pinstripe pattern. In excellent vintage condition, this piece shows no visible signs of wear.
From John Galliano’s Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this dress showcases exquisite ruched detailing that gathers elegantly at the centre. It features a Dorset button-up closure, a collared neckline, padded shoulders, and a pleated skirt adorned with a timeless pinstripe pattern. In excellent vintage condition, this piece shows no visible signs of wear.
Product Details
Brand: John Galliano
Design: Midi dress
Size: Medium
Measurements:
Length: 92.00 cm / 36.22 in
Width: 40.00 cm / 15.75 in
Sleeve: 58.00 cm / 22.83 in
Colour: Grey
Material: N/A (missing tag)
Period: 1997
Condition: B
Place of Origin: Italy
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Editor's Note
“Because the best ideas are born from extremes.” - John Galliano
John Galliano’s Fall/Winter 1997 collection, aptly dubbed “Suzy Sphinx”, was a dazzling spectacle of theatrical fashion, merging the grandeur of Ancient Egypt with the raw edge of punk rock. As Vogue aptly described, the collection was “a spoof on Ancient Egypt as seen through the eyes of Hollywood,” where Cleopatra met Sid and Nancy, resulting in a high-voltage clash of luxury and rebellion. At the heart of Galliano’s vision was an opulent, surrealist fantasy, featuring models draped in gold lamé, trompe l’oeil tattoos, and safety-pin adorned gowns reminiscent of Egyptian royalty in a post-punk dystopia. One of the most striking pieces—a “jewel-of-the-Nile” dress constructed entirely out of safety pins—exemplified Galliano’s genius for deconstruction and excess. The runway itself was a theatrical masterpiece, featuring models who embodied the ethereal yet defiant energy of the collection, their looks accentuated by exaggerated kohl-lined eyes and towering Cleopatra-esque hairstyles paired with Catholic school uniform influences.
As seen on Look 11 on the runway, Kendall Jenner, and Alexa Demie.
