A thought expressed in images (the art of John Galliano for Dior Couture spring 2007 – only when looking at the origami details makes you gasp with admiration and stirs up your emotions) and a few words on a beautiful tradition: Hanami. The cherry blossom viewing has been a Japanese custom since the 7th century, since the Heian period, when the aristocrats enjoyed looking at beautiful sakura and wrote poems. Sakura, the cherry blossom, is a symbol of Japan, and it’s said that there are over four hundred varieties of cherry trees in Japan, the most popular kind being somei-yoshino (Yedoensis). The cherry blossoms start to bloom in the south of Japan usually around February, then gradually moving to the North, finally reaching Hakkaido around May. Kyoto is considered perhaps the ideal place for viewing this splendid spectacle of nature, because of its beautiful temples, gardens and surrounding scenery.
Un gand catre Japonia exprimat in imagini (arta lui John Galliano pentru colectia Dior Couture primavara 2007 – numai o privire asupra detaliilor origami iti taie respiratia) si cateva cuvinte despre o frumoasa traditie: Hanami. Festivalul ciresilor infloriti este un obicei japonez datand din secolul al 7-lea, din timpul perioadei Heian, cand aristocratii obisnuiau sa priveasca ciresii infloriti si sa scrie poezii. Sakura, floarea de cires, este un simbol al Japoniei si se spune ca exista peste 400 de varietati de ciresi in tara nipona, cel mai intalnit fiind somei-yoshino (Yedoensis). Ciresii incep sa infloreasca inca din februarie in sudul Japoniei, ajungand treptat in nord, la Hakkaido, prin mai. Kyoto este considerat locul ideal pentru a lua parte la acest spectacol al naturii, datorita templelor, gradinilor si imprejurimilor sale superbe.
Gorgeous inspiration. My heart goes out to all people in Japan suffering the terrible tradgey of the earthquake xx
Oh this is a great post! What a STUNNING Dior collection that was and what a nice way to tell we have Japan in our heart and on our mind.. x
great archives !
how can we imagine the future of this area of Japan ?
it’s a enorm drama for the population
These dresses are so gorgeous, especially the red one, which you also posted on Facebook. And the last image is so beautiful; I was admiring it on Mowielicious the other day.
Have a wonderful day, Ada!
PS. I looked up Mircea Eliade and I’m intrigued to read something by him. Thank you for the tip.
Thank you of reminding us of Japan with such beauty. These dresses are worth gasping over, but so is the current situation there…
lovely!
Such beautiful gowns! Especially love the green ruffle dress! I used to visit Japan when I was little and I had fond memories of the places and the people. Japan has been on my mind since the earthquake and I only wish their beautiful country will renew their energy again. xoxoxoxo
That Dior 2007 collection is truly stunning. And it highlights how badly the Japanese people are suffering after the earthquake. They will fight it though. :)SArahD
This is a pretty write up. These gowns are just so stunning, like pieces of art.I’m so so sad for Japan right now :((( <3
This was one of my absolute favorite collections of all time, what a beautiful inspiration. Thank you for posting.
LOVE!!!! they are seriously pieces of art! It is so sad what happen in japan.
Absolutely gorgeous. I remember that collection. And what a wonderful way to celebrate Japan
japonezii au avut parte de multe tragedii, iar acum, din nou. Dar intotdeauna au avut puterea sa se ridice, sa se regenereze si sa mearga mai departe ..de aceea Japonia ne va inspira mereu, in moda, arta, film si multe altele.
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