… Or might we call it Dior’s new world of fairytales? Erasing all time-space dimension as usual, Maria Grazia Chiuri creates a constellation of clothes and accessories fit for a magical Fall/Winter 2021-2022 season. Not like any other tale, this one is a network of symbols that, believe it or not, challenges and revisits stereotypes instead of escaping us from reality.
In the light of this idea, the creative director unveiled a series of blue cashmere coats featuring touches of red and white and evoking the toy soldier’s uniform. Adding luminosity to the collection, shimmering lamé and Lurex jacquard worked their magic, as well as fabrics made of gold and silver threads. Black was also part of the deal, making its bold appearance on some pieces – from skirts to the Bar jacket, which was marked by the iconic cannage motif or with a hood. Then came little coats, hooded capes and raincoats illuminated with red, paying tribute to Monsieur Dior’s love for such pieces. This is not all, as the collection evoked through the archival rose motif based on an original drawing by Andrée Brossin de Méré, one of Monsieur Dior’s cherished collaborators, the original tale of Beauty and the Beast.
And to continue this journey of fairytales, evening gowns fit for princesses ended the show with their tulle layers and marvelous colors, while white collars, plastrons in broderie Anglaise and white bobby socks took us back to childhood by magically blending memories of the past and maturity ever-so-elegantly.
Taking this charming collection to new heights is the ambiance that was equally swooning. So, before taking you through the looks, here’s an exclusive glimpse at the making of the choreography that made the show even more special.
