"Sweetness and light, the two noblest of things."

Now that the house of Dior is officially moving into new territory, having named Raf Simons as successor to John Galliano (and Bill Gaytten), let’s pour a lil out to honor this Spring’s couture collection. Which was a fine effort by Gaytten, and is not lost on me.

Anja Rubik models the new, new looks before Patrick Demarchelier’s lense for Vogue Nippon May 2012.

More on that Dior Couture by Patrick Demarchelier tip… (via smashboxyello!)

Karlie Kloss by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue China

I love how they make Karlie look vaguely Asian for this. Hm.

Also, The Jil Sander makes my life. (per usual)

Maryna Linchuk by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue Russia in Dior Couture archives

This looks very Poiret-inspired to me.

Maryna Linchuk by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue Russia in Dior Couture archives

Classic Dior New Look.

Maryna Linchuk by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue Russia in Dior Couture archives

Hardcore.

Maryna Linchuk by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue Russia in Dior Couture archives

This is everything.

Maryna Linchuk by Patrick Demarchelier for Vogue Russia in Dior Couture archives

need some extensions to make thissssss braid!

ahhhh also this hair

ooooooaoaoaofff i love this hair

Natalia Vodianova by Patrick Demarchelier in Dream Girl | Vogue China May 2010

Natalia Vodianova by Patrick Demarchelier in Dream Girl | Vogue China May 2010

swooooon!

Natalia Vodianova by Patrick Demarchelier in Dream Girl | Vogue China May 2010

ahh i want all these pieces!! just like this.