The Dior show attracted throngs of people, photographers, and celebrities to the Rodin museum entrance on the opening day of Haute Couture Week in Paris.
Maria Grazia Chiuri, the designer of Dior, restrained the volumes that are typically associated with haute couture fashion for her autumn show. Instead, she unveiled a collection of slim gowns and capes with hints of gold and silver.
Pointing to tiny stitches repairing pleats on a dress, Chiuri told the media, "The complexity is not so visible."
The designer eschewed tight waistlines in favor of long column dresses, opera coats, and capes, drawing inspiration from classical antiquity. She was raised in Rome and was surrounded by statues from that era. Pearls and flat braids were among the few embellishments used; metallic threads gave jacquard textiles dimension. Chiuri stated that she enjoys reinterpreting classic jacquard and brocade into something more organic since she finds the contrast between the two materials to be appealing. She mentioned that raw silk and metallic thread were woven into the fabric of a dress and jacket set.
The presentation attracted throngs of people, photographers, and celebrities to the Rodin Museum entrance on the opening day of Haute Couture Week in Paris. It took place under a tent decorated with pieces by Marta Roberti. Towering images of women, plants, and animals were intended to evoke the goddesses and creatures that were connected to them.
The French city is hosting Haute Couture displays until July 6th, featuring designers like Valentino, Balenciaga, and Chanel.
