These Christian Dior trousers from the Galliano era, dating to approximately 2005, exemplify the hyper-feminized graphic experimentation that defined Dior’s mid-2000s aesthetic. Constructed in a low-rise straight silhouette emblematic of the period, the piece features an intricate patchwork of the house’s signature pink Dior trotter monogram combined with Galliano’s orchid floral print, arranged in alternating vertical panels that highlight his sculptural approach to garment composition. The palette of petal pinks and crisp whites reflects the era’s youth-driven couture influences, while Dior-engraved tabs, refined topstitching, and multi-panel engineering reveal the atelier-level construction typical of commercial Galliano capsules produced parallel to the runway. Trousers from this print group have become highly sought after among collectors due to their scarcity, their unmistakably Galliano-era visual language, and their relevance within the ongoing archival Y2K revival.
Designer: John Galliano for Christian Dior
Era: Spring /Summer 2005 Collection
Style: Low-rise straight leg / slightly flared silhouette
Signature Dior monogram background, vibrant orchid floral overlay, cream contrast trim at pockets
Tag: Size 8 - Medium
Width Across Waist: 16”
Inseam: 31”
Width of Ankle Opening: 8”
Length from Top of Waist to Bottom Hem: 40”
Good vintage condition with light natural wear consistent with age
Some Stretching present to waist and ankle fabric
98% Cotton, 2 % elastane
Dior’s mid-2000s Galliano-era trousers, particularly mixed-print constructions, have become increasingly difficult to source in wearable condition. The print combination and construction of this pair place it within a limited-production group from the early 2000s, frequently referenced in contemporary archival Y2K editorials.
These Christian Dior trousers from the Galliano era, dating to approximately 2005, exemplify the hyper-feminized graphic experimentation that defined Dior’s mid-2000s aesthetic. Constructed in a low-rise straight silhouette emblematic of the period, the piece features an intricate patchwork of the house’s signature pink Dior trotter monogram combined with Galliano’s orchid floral print, arranged in alternating vertical panels that highlight his sculptural approach to garment composition. The palette of petal pinks and crisp whites reflects the era’s youth-driven couture influences, while Dior-engraved tabs, refined topstitching, and multi-panel engineering reveal the atelier-level construction typical of commercial Galliano capsules produced parallel to the runway. Trousers from this print group have become highly sought after among collectors due to their scarcity, their unmistakably Galliano-era visual language, and their relevance within the ongoing archival Y2K revival.
Designer: John Galliano for Christian Dior
Era: Spring /Summer 2005 Collection
Style: Low-rise straight leg / slightly flared silhouette
Signature Dior monogram background, vibrant orchid floral overlay, cream contrast trim at pockets
Tag: Size 8 - Medium
Width Across Waist: 16”
Inseam: 31”
Width of Ankle Opening: 8”
Length from Top of Waist to Bottom Hem: 40”
Good vintage condition with light natural wear consistent with age
Some Stretching present to waist and ankle fabric
98% Cotton, 2 % elastane
Dior’s mid-2000s Galliano-era trousers, particularly mixed-print constructions, have become increasingly difficult to source in wearable condition. The print combination and construction of this pair place it within a limited-production group from the early 2000s, frequently referenced in contemporary archival Y2K editorials.
