“Dior’s Latest Collection Draws Inspiration from Maisie Williams’ Iconic Role”
Maisie Williams – who plays Catherine Dior in the new Apple TV+ series – was in the front row to see Dior’s new collection.
Dior made a case for logos in its latest Paris Fashion Week show.
Logomania has fallen out of fashion favor in the past few years, replaced by the overwhelming trend for ‘quiet luxury.’
But Dior has brought back logos for its autumn/winter 2024 collection – albeit in a more grown-up way. Clothes all said the same thing: Miss Dior.
In 1967, Dior launched the Miss Dior line. They were the first to use logos in clothing and accessories. Back then, it was heralding a new era in fashion – a more youthful and fun aesthetic.
Miss Dior was Christian Dior’s sister and her nickname. Maisie Williams played her in The New Look. It tracks the life of French designer Dior and his contemporaries – including Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel and Pierre Balmain.
Catherine Dior was a revolutionary figure – she was arrested in Paris by the Gestapo in 1944 and sent to Ravensbrück, a Nazi concentration camp for women. She survived the war and lived as a farmer in Provence, France before she died in 2008.
Williams watched Dior’s latest collection. She wore a grey double-breasted skirt suit. The coat mimicked the Bar jacket. Dior debuted the design in 1947.
References to Miss Dior ran throughout the show, with the name splashed overcoats and skirts.
But make no mistake – this was not a busy collection.
The company showcased a masterclass in creating elegant logos. They used a muted color palette, classic designs, and minimal styling to let the words shine through.
There were references to Dior throughout the ages – from modern interpretations of the Bar jacket to shift mini dresses, perhaps referencing the Sixties origin of the Miss Dior fashion line.
Creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri sent impeccably tailored matching denim sets down the runway.
Models had slicked-back hair and minimal jewelry. They wore a single long gold chain around their necks. To add a youthful touch, they had an electric pink daub in the inner corner of each eye.
Long black boots seem to be a recurring theme of this fashion month, as they were also central to Fendi’s recent collection in Milan.
Dior kicked off Paris Fashion Week. Celebrities attended the show in Tuileries Garden.
Front-row theme: Tailoring. Jennifer Lawrence, Dior ambassador, wore a grey three-piece suit with no shirt under the waistcoat.
Fellow brand ambassador Natalie Portman – who wore an intricately embroidered gown from Dior Couture to last month’s Golden Globes – watched the show in a gold skirt suit set paired with a black turtleneck and tortoiseshell sunglasses.
The Crown star Elizabeth Debicki’s look was simple and elegant: a black strappy dress with loose hair and a red lip.
Mia McKenna-Bruce won the EE Rising Star award at the Baftas. She wore a white tank top, pleated skirt, and beige trench coat for springtime dressing.
Blackpink singer Jisoo is a familiar face on the Dior front row – this season, she wore a belted black jacket with a crisp white shirt and tie underneath.
While presenter Alexa Chung also got the tailoring memo, wearing an off-white trouser suit with a cropped jacket.
Furthermore, Dior has made its presence felt on the red carpet this awards season. The brand has been seen with America Ferrera and Naomi Watts at the SAG Awards, making a stunning impression with their elegant and stylish outfits. “However, while the collection primarily consists of everyday outfits, there are also a few flowing, sparkly gowns at the end that add a touch of elegance to the overall assortment.”. It might catch the eye of celebrity stylists.
Dune star Anya Taylor-Joy is a longstanding Dior ambassador, and singer Rihanna recently signed a new deal with the brand, so perhaps they’ll be looking to the new collection for their next red carpet outfit.
By Prudence Wade, PA
