Givenchy Haute couture par John Galliano, Automne-Hiver 1996 -1997

'Empress Josephine' Collection , a rare short beaded cocktail dress

Runway model worn by Yasmine Gandhi

John Galliano for Givenchy couture beaded micro-mini cocktail dress 'Empress Josephine collection,'Autumn-Winter, 1996-97, defile labelled, no 21, atelier Colette, model Carrie, with integral corset, asymmetric neckline, appliqued silk and velvet corsage decending from shoulder strap, covered in a shimmer of bugle beads, bust 81cm, 32in . This was Galliano's last couture collection for Givenchy before moving to Dior. Good condition, beading is good, very fresh, no problems, very rare.
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This was the second and last Galliano Haute couture collection for Givenchy before he left for Christian Dior.