What you didn't know about a Dior Haute Couture dress
The mystery that surrounds a Dior couture creation rests on the legacy of deep knowledge of savoir-faire . Although the talent of the petite mains has always been undeniable, for their Haute Couture spring / summer 2021 collection , their craftsmanship reaches new levels of excellence. Maria Grazia Chiuri , artistic director, developed a proposal that takes up Monsieur Dior's passion for tarot reading, taking to the seventh art with director Mateo Garrone a captivating film delivery of illusions and riddles. Through exquisite brocades, hand-dyed garments and miniscule embroidery, Dior imposes itself as a giant of the couture world and here we reveal why .
Dress savoir-faire: The Protagonist
The specialist Jean-Pierre Ollier was recruited by Maria Grazia Chiuri to recreate a magnificent decoupage technique from the 18th century. Known as lacca povera , this particular method uses screen-printed motifs, which are later made by hand. This captivating procedure contrasts various painted and embroidered elements on lace and then flawlessly assembled them, without following any traditional sewing method.
Dress savoir-faire: Miss Dior
Atelier Paloma was chosen to revive the legendary ' Miss Dior ' dress, with a new silhouette adorned with a lamé fabric in a matte golden hue. Roller-aged and adorned with carefully embroidered and gathered flower applications, this dress stands out from the collection as a true artisan emblem.
