Jisoo, Apo, And Rebellious Femininity At Dior Autumn Winter 2023-2024
Femininity that goes against the grain.
This season, Maria Grazia Chiuri reflected on the relationship between clothing, the body, and fashion by delving into the storied history of Dior and paying homage to post-war forerunners of feminism, Catherine Dior, the sister of Christian Dior, and renowned French singers Édith Piaf and Juliette Gréco.
These extraordinary figures subverted feminine stereotypes with a wardrobe that "reappropriated their heritage and staged it in a narrative marked by physical emotion and the intense rhythm of poems."
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At once strong and fragile, the collection addresses both the present and the 1950s. Mottled fabric interwoven with metallic thread renders it malleable and give pieces a vintage look. There is beauty in simplicity for the opening look: an open-necked white shirt tucked into a black pencil skirt; a smattering of tartan and prints; and a prominent presentation of all-black looks throughout that featured intentional wrinkling and a sense of modernity.
The austere, sexy collection was a refreshing counterpoint to the kaleidoscopic fabric installation titled Valkyrie Miss Dior—a proliferation of organic forms by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos that provided a cosy and protective environment in which the feminine realm of artisanal craft flourished. Maria Grazia Chiuri has her own way of empowering and uplifting women today; this collection is no exception.
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Blackpink's Jisoo, Apo Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, Gal Gadot and more were part of the star studded lineup at the show.
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