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Tuesday, 23 January 2007, 13:41 GMT

In pictures: Galliano's Dior decade

Christian Dior's spring-summer 2007 haute couture fashion collection

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British designer John Galliano has marked his 10 years as chief designer for Christian Dior with another spectacular haute couture fashion show in Paris.

Christian Dior's spring-summer 2007 haute couture fashion collection

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His show was heavily influenced by a recent trip to Japan and featured lantern-laden headdresses, origami-style pleats, kimono gowns and bonsais.

Christian Dior's spring-summer 2007 haute couture fashion collection

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This dress is inspired by woodblock print artist Hokusai, famed for his depiction of Mount Fuji.

Christian Dior's spring-summer 2007 haute couture fashion collection

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The show also marked the 60th anniversary of Christian Dior's New Look which established the house's influence in the post-war years.

Christian Dior's spring-summer 2007 haute couture fashion collection

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Only a handful of houses continue to produce these hand-made creations, and few with the showmanship of Galliano.

Christian Dior's spring-summer 2007 haute couture fashion collection

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The designer himself appeared in the show's grand finale dressed as Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton, a character in Madame Butterfly which also inspired this year's designs.

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