Paint me beautiful! Brushstrokes and high volume make Christian Dior haute couture show a work of art

His haute couture shows are one of the most highly-anticipated events in the fashion calendar. And John Galliano didn't disappoint with his latest collection for Christian Dior.Inspired by the illustrations of René Gruau, whose work was synonymous with the French fashion house from 1947 onwards, the elaborate creations had a distinctly painterly feel.Indeed some even had almost