I was never the girl next door...

And we welcome Dior. Galliano opened the show by parading his models out as if they had just stomped off the nearest ship. Cute, white sailor hats and wooly socks played amongst tropical prints, lightweight oversized parkas, chinos, skirts and sexy denim playsuits. Then it got flirty.  Cruise ship standard dresses and flirty rara skirts in fabulously bright, electric colours; orange, fuchsia, purple, turquoise and green.  Even garland, shell and feather necklaces completed the tropical look.  Oh so 7* 50's cruise ship magnificent.   Then came the party dresses. Known for his magical touch when it comes to an evening gown, Galliano did not disappoint. Although the dresses were a step away from the usual heavy glamour gowns, they were typically Galliano - complex in design.  With a criss cross of material here and a wrap over of material there the presses were so beautiful. Strutting down the catwalk in drapings of palm and tropical print chiffon, sultry red lips and 50's feeling haircuts, the girls marked the collections stamp on SS11.  A stunningly beautiful collection that puts other designers to shame.  It remained playful and light-hearted but contemporary - to be worn with ease and grace. I suppose that's what we love Galliano for....