The labyrinth, irregular, almost impenetrable, like a secret garden, is the image that inspired Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first Haute Couture collection for the House of Dior. The result is evening dresses in changeant and powdery colours which evoke the passing of the seasons and of life itself, and whose layers of tulle trap exquisite flowers. This voyage is guided by a desire for beauty, where losing oneself is a necessary step to challenging oneself and evolving. And so, for the finale, Maria Grazia Chiuri imagined a splendid ball straight out of a fairy tale.
Sidera
Powder pink tulle draped dress over gem-embroidered jumpsuit.
Cecil Beaton coronet of ostrich spines.
Jardin Fleuri
Sage green tulle bustier dress with feather embroidery.
Herbacious fontange in silk flowers.
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New Junon
Pastel fan-pleated tulle dress. Angry black swallow.
Brise de Mémoires
Pleated tulle dress with herbal-inspired embroidery. Fête Champêtre garland.
Essence d’Herbier
Ecru fringe cocktail dress. Hedgerow headdress.
Souvenir d’Automne
Tulle ball gown embroidered with autumnal symbols. Hurricane of tulle leaves.
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Transformation Sublime
Black suit jacket with slit and pleated pant. Fly mask in crinoline.
Thésée
Satin architectural tailored topcoat and inverted-pleat pant. Dragonfly mask in crinoline.
Leonor
Black wool frock coat. Raven mask.
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Renaissance
Greige tulle dress embroidered with silver branches. Tiara in feathers.
Tyche
Almond green silk tulle dress with clover embroidery. Diorissimo bouquet in silk flowers.
Brise de Mémoires
Pleated tulle dress with herbal-inspired embroidery. Fête Champêtre garland.
Photographer: Tierney Gearon for Dior
