Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest Dior collection took a sporty turn, blending athletic prowess with an urban menace. The Paris show’s stripped-down designs evoked a ’60s sci-fi aesthetic reminiscent of Star Trek, but with an edge—daring, asymmetrical shapes paired with knee-high boots that flirted with danger. During the show, a live archer launched arrows into a target mid-show, mesmerizing an audience that included VIPs such as Natalie Portman and French First Lady Brigitte Macron, who erupted in applause, heightening the collection’s drama.
Chiuri’s intent was clear from the start: a nod to the power and autonomy of the female form. With a clear reference to Christian Dior’s iconic Amazone dress from the early 1950s, Chiuri reinterpreted the silhouette with sleek, athletic lines. Echoing the spirit of the recent Paris Olympics, models walked in skin-tight black tops with geometric cut-outs, circular cutaway patterns, and lace-up boot sneakers.
There was a dynamic tension between freedom of movement and structured control—a recurring theme in Chiuri’s work, which often explores the balance between comfort and couture. Dualities were evident in the collection’s black-and-white palette, a nod to the iconic Miss Dior logo, stretched to graphic extremes. The monochrome bombers—some accented with bright red details—projected a combat-ready urban vibe, while an all-white tuxedo with dangerously sharp fastenings evoked a touch of Hannibal Lecter menace.
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