Christian Dior Haute Couture

The Christian Dior show in Paris on Monday should make even notoriously icy U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour crack a smile.

British designer John Galliano delivered an ode to the magazine with his retro-flavored haute couture collection, and he injected just enough sauciness to make it perfectly relevant for the 21st century.

Cinch-waisted jackets with extravagant folds at the waist were paired with translucent skirts, while evening gowns came in cascades of frosted tulle glistening with silver sequins.