(27 Jan 2025)
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Paris – 27 January 2025
1. Various of Dior Couture Spring-Summer 2025 collection
2. Cutaway Anna Wintour
3. Various final pass
4. Maria Grazia Chiuru bows
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
"Stars like Pamela Anderson were among the guests at Dior’s latest couture show held in the beautiful gardens of the Musee D’Orsay. Designer Maria Grazia Chiuru explored the theme of time by blending the creativity of past centuries with a modern perspective. The collection reimagined timeless silhouettes, like Dior’s iconic trapeze line from 1958 with bold contemporary details. It created a sense of evolution and transformation. The clothes were striking. Models wore flowing capes adorned with delicate feathers, shimmering black coats with silver embroidery and lace trimmed tulle skirts. Crinoline were also updated with embroidered details, bringing a fresh take on traditional shapes. The setting itself added another layer to the show. The walls here were lined with vibrant, colorful artworks by Indian artist Rithika Merchant crafted into textiles by the Chanakya School of Craft. Together with the meticulous craftsmanship of Dior’s ateliers, the show was a masterclass in blending artistry and tradition."
STORYLINE:
Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri delved into the storied archives of Christian Dior for her latest haute couture collection Monday, exploring the transformations of time.
The accomplished spring 2025 show — one of Chiuri’s best in seasons — drew from the key silhouettes of Dior’s iconic past designers, such as Yves Saint Laurent, and infusing them with her distinct contemporary vision.
The show was a commentary on how fashion serves as a lens for understanding time.
Key inspirations included the Trapèze line, originally conceived by Saint Laurent in 1958, and Christian Dior’s Cigale silhouette from 1952, both updated with modern fabrics.
Chiuri’s vision unfolded with flowing capes adorned with organza-crafted feathers, shimmering black coats embroidered with three-dimensional silver, and lace-trimmed tulle skirts that evoked a sense of playful nostalgia. Crinolines were reimagined as ethereal cages with embroidered branches, and moiré-tailcoat miniskirt ensembles added bold, modern contrasts to classic silhouettes.
A standout piece included a burnished silver gown shimmering with intricate embroidery, creating a sense of movement and transformation. Another highlight featured a cape of delicate petals that turned the model into a surreal flower-woman, blending whimsy with couture precision.
The show unfolded in the picturesque gardens of the Musée Rodin in Paris, attended by guests including actresses Jenna Ortega, Elizabeth Debicki and Anya Taylor-Joy,
Sports icon Venus Williams brought her commanding presence to the event, while Pamela Anderson and French actress and model Laetitia Casta were also present. Dior ambassador Kim Ji-soo further underscored the house’s international appeal.
The venue itself was part of the spectacle. The walls were adorned with a large-scale textile installation titled “The Flowers We Grew,” created by Indian artist Rithika Merchant and translated into fabric by the Chanakya School of Craft. The artwork drew on stories of womanhood across generations, blending botanical motifs and universal symbols.
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