Christian Dior Celebrates The Relevance Of Haute Couture at Paris F/W'18

Yesterday, the Christian Dior couture show was showcased at the Paris’s Musée Rodin inside a large, white cube within the grounds. Brightly lit yet eerie, the most striking features were the floor-to-ceiling display units that contained white tailored garments. Grounded yet grande, the setup screamed atelier and celebrated everything that Dior stands for—dignified, classic fashion.

Maria Grazia Chiuri successfully established that in shifting paradigms of global fast fashion, atelier still stood strong and utterly relevant. Models in breathtaking pieces in a palette of nude, navy, blush pink and celery strutted down the runway. Fabrics of choice were satin, chiffon, matte duchesse, crepe, and sheer with intricate beadwork, fine embroidery and macramé but lighter, more fluid silhouettes suggesting that haute couture too could be modernised.  

The first look was a revamped deep blue three-piece herringbone suit, with batwing sleeves followed by signature tweed coats, strapless dresses in delicate hues of jade, rose and sand, and an array of pleated skirts. The palette grew more intense with each look with taupe turning into sultrier greens and blacks and gold.  

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All in all, the Dior FW’18 show was all about revealing the origins of haute couture with a fresh take on femininity, finesse.

Assisted by Gariyashi Bhuyan