The Dior Lady Art project, now in its eight iteration, invites contemporary artists from around the globe to reinterpret the iconic Lady Dior, created in 1997 under Gianfranco Ferré. Referencing the cannage of the chairs Dior clients sat on during the first fashion shows of the founder, the squared, boxy bag is a perfect canvasContinue reading “Dior Lady Art #8”
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Dior x Elena Bellantoni
Feminism under Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri is not new. Ever since she took the artistic helm of the French powerhouse, MGC has consistently partnered with female artists, mainly for the experiential and scenographic aspects of her shows. From Judy Chicago to Mariella Bettineschi, MGC has been partnering with women artists season after season. AsContinue reading “Dior x Elena Bellantoni”
Dior x Jean-Michel Othoniel
At the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, where art, fragrance, and high fashion converge, Dior Beauty hosted a star-studded evening to celebrate the launch of J’adore L’Or, a reimagined masterpiece by Francis Kurkdjian, Dior’s Perfume Creation Director. This exceptional fragrance release was accompanied by a collaboration with the renowned contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel. Their artistic synergy broughtContinue reading “Dior x Jean-Michel Othoniel”
Dior Lady Art #7
Now in its seventh iteration, the Dior Lady Art project gives carte blanche to a handful of carefully selected artists to reinterpret the Lady Dior bag. It is arguably the most iconic handbag from the storied French fashion house, and one of the most iconic handbags in the world. Initially introduced in 1994 under theContinue reading “Dior Lady Art #7”
Dior x Mariella Bettineschi
Maria Grazia Chiuri, who took the helm of the creative direction of Christian Dior in 2016, has strongly established her profile as a feminist designer, both through the feminine yet comfortable and practical design of her clothes (sometimes featuring feminist mottos), and the artistic collaborations she has engaged the Maison in. One of my favoritesContinue reading “Dior x Mariella Bettineschi”
Dior x Kaws
When contemporary pop art meets one of the most popular luxury fashion label. Mr. Kim Jones’ first collection as Artistic Director of Dior Homme for SS19 featured a highly anticipated and hyped collaboration with contemporary pop artist Kaws, known for blurring the lines between fine and commercial art. This set the tone for the newContinue reading “Dior x Kaws”
Dior x Judy Chicago
When a feminist artist meets a feminist designer. On January 20, 2020, Dior presented its Couture show in collaboration with American feminist artist Judy Chicago in the gardens of the Musée Rodin in Paris. The show, titled “The Female Divine” presented goddess-inspired metallic dresses and ensembles. The collection was replete with references to the Maison’sContinue reading “Dior x Judy Chicago”
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