John Galliano Fall Winter 1997 “Suzy Sphinx” Ruched Detail Suit
Brand: John Galliano
Designer: John Galliano
Collection / Year: Fall / Winter 1997
Material: Jacket: 100% wool, lined in 100% silk
Color: Black
Size: FR42
Made in France
A highly coveted suit from John Galliano’s Fall Winter 1997 “Suzy Sphinx” collection. The collection was inspired by Cleopatra, star Theda Bara, and the dark romanticism of Siouxsie and the Banshees. This sharply tailored skirt suit reflects Galliano’s fascination with 1940s silhouettes, reworked through his signature lens.
Featuring strong shoulders and dramatic ruching gathered towards the centre front, creating a striking hourglass shape reminiscent of vintage couture techniques. The circular smocked construction and elongated proportions create a striking contrast between softness and structure. The 1940s inspired skirt falls just below the knee.
This design has become some of Galliano’s most recognisable tailoring pieces, the runway version has been worn by both Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner. A Dior interpretation was also worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City, further cementing the silhouette’s cult status within fashion history.
Size Information: Marked size FR42
Jacket
Shoulders 43cm
Bust 47cm
Waist 37cm
Length 57cm
Skirt
Waist 35cm
Hip 48cm
Length 63.5cm
This John Galliano suit is in excellent unworn condition with no flaws.
Please contact us with any questions.
John Galliano Fall Winter 1997 “Suzy Sphinx” Ruched Detail Suit
Brand: John Galliano
Designer: John Galliano
Collection / Year: Fall / Winter 1997
Material: Jacket: 100% wool, lined in 100% silk
Color: Black
Size: FR42
Made in France
A highly coveted suit from John Galliano’s Fall Winter 1997 “Suzy Sphinx” collection. The collection was inspired by Cleopatra, star Theda Bara, and the dark romanticism of Siouxsie and the Banshees. This sharply tailored skirt suit reflects Galliano’s fascination with 1940s silhouettes, reworked through his signature lens.
Featuring strong shoulders and dramatic ruching gathered towards the centre front, creating a striking hourglass shape reminiscent of vintage couture techniques. The circular smocked construction and elongated proportions create a striking contrast between softness and structure. The 1940s inspired skirt falls just below the knee.
This design has become some of Galliano’s most recognisable tailoring pieces, the runway version has been worn by both Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner. A Dior interpretation was also worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City, further cementing the silhouette’s cult status within fashion history.
Size Information: Marked size FR42
Jacket
Shoulders 43cm
Bust 47cm
Waist 37cm
Length 57cm
Skirt
Waist 35cm
Hip 48cm
Length 63.5cm
This John Galliano suit is in excellent unworn condition with no flaws.
Please contact us with any questions.
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