Iconic Fall 1997 John Galliano "Suzy Sphinx" Runway Looks 7 & 8 Grey Schoolgirl Jacket Beaded & Applique "It was a dream of

"It was a dream of extreme romanticism

This perfectly highlights the yards and yards of silk that form the skirting

This is a very rare example of Halston at the top of his game

I love how one of the roses has been cut out and appliqued by hand onto one side of the bodice so that it sits perfectly rather then a print that would get lost in the folds

Bodice: 58" from neck to front hem

Iconic Fall 1997 John Galliano "Suzy Sphinx" Runway Looks 7 & 8 Grey Schoolgirl Jacket Beaded & Applique "It was a dream ofThis is one of those instantly recognizable jackets by Galliano. On the runway he showed this jacket twice. Once with a very short, very tight, pencil skirt and then with a more pleated flared schoolgirl skirt. The two models he chose for these two looks are equally as iconic. The great Michelle Hicks was one and Kate Moss the other. The show was eclectic and mixed numerous references. Galliano told WWD that "Suzy, the naughty schoolgirl, dreams of