The exhibition space was created by artist Claire Fontaine, who is known for her thought-provoking and interactive art. A collaboration led by the creative director of the Dior brand Maria Grazia Chiuri, which likes to project a feminist overtone into its work, this time it was a tribute to women’s independence and their right to bodily autonomy and reflected the assertive gestures of feminist gatherings from the 1970s.
“The joined neon hands that graced the runway represent positivity and the empowering way of the female gender. And it is the hands of the seamstresses, the makers, mine, Maria Grazie’s, and the hands of the women that made this project possible,” said Fontaine.
The show featured well-known Hollywood faces, including actresses Michelle Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Naomi Watts and Charlize Theron.
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There were many famous personalities at the show. From left, actresses Michelle Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy and model Karlie Kloss.
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Chiuri’s latest collection is a tribute to New York, the city of freedom and the center of cultures.
A collection drawing inspiration from the distinctive symbols of the two capitals of style – Statues of Liberty in New York and Eiffel towers in Paris – supports the dialogue between the two cities with its innovative designs.
Chiuri also references the iconic actress in the collection Marlene Dietrichwho was known for her bold style that blurred the lines between masculine and feminine.
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The spirit of the famous actress is woven into this collection by incorporating English men’s fabrics into classic Dior silhouettes.
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Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri
There were also tweed models, which the designer Christian Dior himself mentions in his book Petit Dictionnaire de la Mode.
Jackets were paired with wide-leg trousers or knee-length pencil skirts, offering a modern take on the famous men’s suits that Marlene Dietrich fell in love with.
Delicate dresses made from luxurious fabrics such as satin, velvet and crepe added softness to the collection.
Beneath the large lined coats, made of quilted nylon with a cannage motif, a lacy nightgown-like dress was revealed.
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