98 JEWELLERY & WATCHES
PRESENTS NEW ADDITIONS TO THE MY DIOR COLLECTION
« My Dior is my very own maille ,» Victoire de Castellane .
With the exceptional pieces in the My Dior collection , Victoire de Castellane continues her impassioned tribute to the House ’ s history and heritage , highlighting the iconic cannage .
An eternal Dior code , the graphic pattern of cannage adorned the Napoleon III chairs in the haute couture salons that welcomed Christian Dior ’ s guests for his first fashion show in 1947 at 30 , avenue Montaigne .
With its harmonious lines suggesting the founding-couturier ’ s taste for architecture , it has become , season after season , one of the symbols of Dior elegance .
This inspiration also invokes the Dior Joaillerie Artistic Director ’ s childhood memories of her visits to the Dior boutique and the women she encountered there , classic or modern , always refined . An essential emblem , the delicate cannage motif now unfurls on a series of precious rings , earrings and bracelets .
An ode to the art of detail , its features are revealed in an interweaving of gold threads ; a subtle mesh evoking meticulously intertwined strands of straw , brought to life by the unique high precision of the Ateliers .
Like ribbons , the golden blades are presented in a play with lacquer and gold to create unique pieces with a harmonious interplay of contrasts .
Reflecting the spirit of Parisian couture , the complex construction of these creations testifies both to the virtuosity of the Maison ’ s artisans and to Victoire de Castellane ’ s boundless inventive audacity , reflected notably in the meeting of gold and lacquer – a signature technique – that sublimates some of the models .
A multi-faceted celebration of excellent savoir-faire of traditional jewelry-making skills , combined with the timeless allure of Dior style
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Mandatory credit : Brigitte Niedermair
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THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 67 2024