By: Quinn Bell
 |
| style.com |
On Friday at Place Vauban in Paris, Raf
Simons showed yet another flawless collection as the Creative Director of the
house of Christian Dior. The Fall 2013 ready-to-wear collection was, as usual,
elegant, sophisticated and altogether feminine. Iconic Dior elements including
full skirts, nipped in waists, asymmetrical details, houndstooth and bar
suit-like silhouettes were seen throughout the show.
Models walked effortlessly down a surrealist
catwalk with large silver spheres strewn about it, reflecting a blue sky onto
the runway. Ranging in colour from classic white, black and grey to red, pink
and blue, the collection was mainly inspired by something that both Dior and
Simons were and are interest in: modern art. As a result of a collaboration with
the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, many pieces were embroidered
with early Warholian paintings from the 1950’s (when Warhol was a commercial
artist) of colourful fashion images such as women and shoes. The embroideries
were meant to be symbolic and were seen mainly on what were arguably the most
interesting pieces in the show, 1920’s style chiffon shifts that Simons named
“memory dresses.” Exquisite attention to detail and the use of innovative
textiles, such as crochets and knits resulted in garments that were unusual and
interesting. The collection was a wonderful exhibit of Simons’ familiarity with
the iconic house’s history and his connection with its creator, Christian Dior.
 |
| style.com |
 |
| style.com |
 |
| style.com |
 |
| style.com |
 |
| style.com |
 |
| style.com |
No comments:
Post a Comment