Dior (Instagram) Haute Couture presented an homage to the past by refining archetypal elements to create contemporary wonders.
“Haute couture shapes its temporality and evolves according to its own process, where history and excellence are integrated into every beat of the present,” read a release announcing Dior’s latest Haute Couture offerings. The collection from Maria Grazia Chiuri transforms ancient archetypes into altogether contemporary takes on timeless classics.
The tunic, the peplum, the cape, the stole, are all re-imagined and regain their pride of place through clean lines, drapes, movement and a sense of delicate lightness.
Embracing the idea of ancient goddesses, the models appear as if divine, perhaps statuesque in their elegance and grace. Silhouettes are vertical, shoes are flat, simplicity reigns, resulting in a classic, timeless collection. The colour palette echoes a sense of simplicity and antiquity through tones of white, beige, silver and pale gold. The cult of the goddess is clear to see.
Fragility, strength and power are at the forefront of a collection that looks to the past, but is ultimately a vision of a stunning future shown through sensitivity and attention to detail.
Jackets and coats are structured by the folds beneath the chest, evoking classical statues and the fluting of columns. Pearls, symbols of purity, are featured in numerous embroideries. Intertwined with silver threads, they glimmer iridescently.
Shimmering textures embellish long skirts and dresses. Wool and cashmere occupy a key place; a cape evocative of a holy garment, sometimes embroidered, enhances a variety of outfits. Pleating plays a leading role, notably present on the sleeves of men’s jackets.
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