Kim Jones may be borrowing from Dior's most iconic female looks for his latest menswear collection but that doesn't mean he believes gender boundaries are ready to disappear yet. "We live in cities and they are incredibly open, but go outside and it's not the same," Jones told AFP at his studio in Paris. "There are 40 countries in the world...
Jan 21, 2022
Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers an insight into the Pre-Fall womenswear collections for 2022. The Pre-Fall women’s collections showcased fashion designing its way out of lockdown. Playful subversion, the art of dressing up and attention to detail that focused on frivolity introduced a renewed sense of optimism without losing sight of...
Jan 14, 2022
Dior has reorganized its press team. Giuseppe Sperandio is now the brand’s international press and public relations director for Christian Dior Couture and corporate communications. He will oversee womenswear, home, and childrenswear. He succeeds Sandrine Serre and Isabel Moessigner, who spearheaded press and public relations for international...
French luxury house Dior is set to open a series of pop-up stores to debut its Dior Vibe line, designed by its creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri for the brand’s cruise 2022 show. The collection involves the merging of sportswear with that of the house’s typically elegant design values, and includes pieces inspired by sport and dance....
Jan 7, 2022
In this video, Dior has presented artist Genieve Figgis' interpretation of the iconic Lady Dior handbag, one of the 12 international artists participating in Dior Lady Art. Watch the video below. Video: Dior via YouTube Photo credit: Image: Dior via YouTube
Dec 20, 2021
In this video, Dior has explained its process for hand-painting a leather jacket featured in its Dior men's Fall collection 2022. Inspired by the original cover art of Visions of Cody by Jack Kerouac, the jacket is inspired by the Beat Generation, a literary movement in the 1950s. Watch the video below. Video: Dior via YouTube Photo credit:...
Dec 13, 2021
Thelios, the eyewear company founded by LVMH in partnership with Marcolin in 2017, will now be under its full control. The Paris-based luxury group bought the remaining 49 percent stake in the eyewear producer, which draws on Italian design and craftsmanship to manufacture the high-end glasses of its Maisons including Fendi, Givenchy, Celine and...
Dec 12, 2021
Westfield London has welcomed back a variety of global brands for the festive shopping period. Coming to Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, the brands look to engage with visitors with pop-ups and in centre activations. Both London centres have seen around 40 million visitors since they reopened in spring. In Westfield London, Nike...
Dec 3, 2021
Claridge’s on Wednesday unveiled its annual Christmas tree decorations, which this season is in collaboration with Dior’s Artistic Director of menswear, Mr Kim Jones. Called the Celestial Snow Globe, the tree features white toile and holographics, mixing the modern and traditional, as is the story of Dior. On the branches hang baubles in the...
Nov 24, 2021
Dior has plans to take its men’s pre-fall collection on the road with a show in London on December 9. This marks Dior’s first major event in London since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The news was reported by WWD. Dior’s history with the U.K. dates to 1947 when the fashion house staged a show that was attended by the Queen Mother and Princess...
Nov 10, 2021
Emmy-nominated actor Anya Taylor-Joy has been revealed as Dior’s new global brand ambassador, which will see her showcase the designs and creations of Womenswear creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri and image director of makeup, Peter Philips. Its an announcement that does not come as much of a surprise to fans, as the actor has regularly...
Oct 25, 2021
In this episode of Dior Talks, Dior's creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri and biographer Justine Picardie discuss the importance of Christian Dior's relationship with his sister Catherine Dior, covered in Picardie's new book 'Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture.' Listen to the podcast below. Source: Dior Talks via Dior Photo credit: Dior
Oct 15, 2021
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