Galliano shows are known for luxuriating in the excess—luscious, sumptuous fabrics in rich black, silhouettes obscured with artful draping. This collection bore little of the house’s previous signatures. Unusual words could be used to describe this collection: “prim,” “sweet,” “understated.” Pieces fit closer to the body and frills were limited to appliques.
It was a collection of very appealing pieces, even…
