Raf Simmons and Dior brought a touch of surrealism to the runway for its fall winter 2013 ready-to-wear collection.
John Galliano won a small victory against Christian Dior in court. The Paris court system has agreed to hear his case against his termination from Dior rather than sending it to commercial court.
With the Spring season as his muse, Raf Simons delivers on his promise as a couturier at Dior and quiets his naysayers for good.
The magic of the holidays is captured in a modern interpretation of 17th century theatrics, transporting the wearer to a time filled with luxury and opulence.
Raf Simons has discovered “specific codes” since he began working at Christian Dior.
Raf Simons hopes his Christian Dior haute couture debut is more “dynamic” than what has gone before.
Raf Simons’ debut collection has been described as “poetic”, Alber Elbaz has praised Raf Simons’ debut collection for Dior, calling it “perfection”.
Raf Simmons said it himself, “a shift is happening.” The truth in this statement could be seen in his anomalous sense of color in his clothing as well as the makeup look that complimented the collection.
To say that today’s Christian Dior Haute Couture show was possibly the most anticipated fashion moment of the past decade is probably no hyperbole.
Raf Simons’ debut couture collection for Christian Dior drew a designer crowd including Marc Jacobs and Donatella Versace.
A series of mixed illustration by Daryl Feril of some of the worlds most famous designer brands done with graphite and watercolor and some digital work. “The design aim to illustrate and create a very feminine mood yet still converse the sophistication and identity of each brand” says Daryl.
Raf Simons is reportedly planning to stage two shows during the upcoming Couture Fashion Week.
The collections in Europe have made it exceptionally difficult to focus on the clothes. Not because there’s lackluster design by any means—Paris and Milan have definitely delivered the goods—but because some of Fashion’s most influential houses are in a state of limbo.
The attempt here seems to be no-fuss Parisienne elegance, but injected with a touch of modernity that Galliano couldn’t seem to wrangle for himself.
Those breezy, flouncy layers of silk-organza were probably the most obvious affirmation that the House of Christian Dior – with or without John Galliano’s vision–will thrive on, effortlessly.
Riding on the coat tails of international brands like Christian Dior and Vivienne Westwood, prestigious modeling network Elite Model Management is setting their sights eastward. To Shanghai to be exact.
Marc Jacobs has finally decided to turn down the job of Creative Director at Dior.
There are so many amazing new blues out this season, but these two have caught my eye… and my heart.
Her name is Claudia Schiffer and you better recognize. Because she’s back with a stunning fashion photography that will knock you in your seat 10 feet backwards. This shoot officially defines what fashion photography is all about.
Karlie Kloss by Steven Meisel for Dior Spring 2011 campaign.
Victorian, romantic, ultra-femme – this Christian Dior show was laced in all the signifying qualities that have defined the brand since John Galliano took the helm as Creative Director. But with the famed couturier publicly ousted from the LVMH ranks – what lingers from this exquisite show is, unfortunately, not the clothes, but the disgrace.
Models walk the runway during the Christian Dior show as part of the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 at Musee Rodin on January 24, 2011 in Paris, France.
The new Miss Dior Cherie advertising campaign featuring Natalie Portman.