Always on the hunt for new fashionable literature, I recently came across GIRL IN DIOR by Annie Goetzinger. I was surprised to learn that unlike any of the other books in my collection, this was a graphic novel. This seemed new and interesting and I was intrigued.
Read moreDior and I
Yesterday I was so excited to attend an afternoon screening of the highly anticipated documentary DIOR AND I downtown at the Film Forum. It is the latest offering from director/writer/producer Frédéric Tcheng who is known from his work on other great fashion based films. The movie covers an integral time of the famous French fashion house Christian Dior as they announced the appointment of their new Creative Director, RafSimons. The timing of Simons' appointment meant that he would have only 8 weeks to put together an entire haute couture collection, an undertaking that normally takes 4 to 6 months. Haute couture is a very serious thing, not to be taken lightly. The documentary provides an in depth behind the scenes look at the Belgian designer's artistic process, the business, and supplies plenty of humorous commentary from the dressmakers. I have been waiting impatiently for this film to debut for some time and thankfully, I was not disappointed.
Read moreChristian Dior 2012 Spring Couture
So, the Spring Couture shows have started in Paris, but there were no invitations in my mailbox. That's so weird, right? Anyways, how beautiful was this show? It was very Dior and lady like. It was couture, but extremely wearable. The detail of the draped chiffon and organza topped with the embroidery... the touch of color provides so much depth to the pieces. It looks very soft and sweet. I love how seeing through to the skin does not take away from the dress, but gives it a hint of allure. There's a floor length black dress that needs to be worn on the red carpet. The collection was full of this sophisticated, sheer combo. How did they manage putting those two together without making it vulgar? It's like a magic trick and I'm smitten.
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