At Dior’s Men Winter 2023-2024 collection show, creations mixed between the past and present in the most flattering way. Garments ranged from ones directly taken from the archive, transposed and transformed, while the traditional vernacular language of knits was subverted through a sculptural approach to styling and draping together with a melding of tailoring, and startlingly new pieces – such as 3d printed shoes and boots, and archetypal sea-faring utilitarian outerwear – extended the reach of the House’s savoir-faire to an unprecedented contemporary level. With eddies and flows of the water reflecting those of fashion, where flux, movement, ease, and fluidity are central, a reflection of the dynamism sought by Yves Saint Laurent with his ascent to the helm of Dior at the age of 21 – one of the youngest couturiers in history, also inspired Kim Jones who effortlessly infused all the details with precision.
With a color palette dominated by neutrals like brown, beige, white, grey, and black, blue and yellow pierced the collection with their liveliness – adding a different touch of amazingness to the pieces.
