FASHION
And so , in a magical trunk embodying 30 Avenue Montaigne , the haute couture collection embarks on its world tour . Evoking Monsieur Dior ’ s own odyssey , it echoes the Théâtre de la Mode , a roving exhibition of styles by French couturiers that traveled between Europe and America right after the war .
The Dior Ateliers also played a major role in that adventure . Starting with haute couture “ day looks ”, with suits in men ’ s fabrics of exceptional architecture representing a virtuoso feat , that of a perfectly-crafted , miniature creation . A coat reveals pleated layers . Draping evokes antique statues . Luminescence sublimates the gray and golden yellow tones , offering a dazzling brilliance .
Peplum dress with hand-pleating and a play of twisted Payne ’ s gray crepe . © Dior
Long white dress in draped tulle embroidered with a quote by Marcel Mariën , in black crepe rat ’ s tails : “ White and mute , dressed in the thoughts that you lend me .” Marcel Marien , « Le tableau blanc », 1953 , © Adagp , Paris , 2020 © Dior
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