Dior Fashion Show with a psychedelic backdrop, brings inspirations from the winter of the 50s

Dior held a fashion show at Paris Fashion Week that drew inspiration from feminist and strong women such as Juliette Gréco, Catherine Dior, and Édith Piaf. Catherine, who was Christian Dior’s sister, played a role in the French Resistance during World War II, while Édith and Juliette were singers and actresses who broke barriers for women in the art world.

While the 1950s are often associated with the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age, Dior’s designer, Maria Grazia Chiuri, presented a different perspective with pieces inspired by post-war Parisian fashion. Examples include corolle skirts with a marked waist and shirts that were fashionable during that time.

In the show, the clothing pieces were adapted to modern times, featuring elegant and understated shapes, along with plenty of floral prints and geometric patterns, such as the chess pattern found in the collection.

Catherine Dior saw floral prints as a message of hope, while Edith and Juliette’s strong presence and influence as artists brought them together. Together, they created a collection that embodies their experiences, emotions, and resistance, making for an unforgettable showcase of the Parisian soul.

As for the futuristic backdrop, the Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, known for her monumental sculptures, found inspiration in pop culture, Portuguese traditions, and Baroque style. She brought ancient techniques to the contemporary by updating Baroque culture for present-day sensibilities.