FASHION
Dior
Layers
D
ior celebrated its special
connection to China with the
Spring-Summer 2018 Haute
Couture show in Shanghai.
Inspired by the surrealist
movement, and also presented in January at the
Musée Rodin in Paris, this collection sees the
addition of 10 new designs for the occasion. As
an object of refinement, the fan influenced the
creation of these exclusive looks.
“These dresses bear extraordinary witness
to a certain taste and a Dior identity that
are timeless. Their construction consists of
interplays of layering, pleating and curves that
recall the shape of a fan,” said Maria Grazia
Chiuri, creative director for Dior. “Redefined for
a contemporary audience, these dresses show
that the language of fashion is still extremely
pertinent, powerful and understandable in
different places around the world.”
In an additional homage to China, several
of the looks have been produced in red, such
as ball gowns and a tuxedo decorated with a
pleated cape.
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