Dior’s Fall Winter 2024 Collection Brings the ‘60s Back with Star-Studded Show
Finding inspiration in different aspects of womanhood and chapters of Dior’s history, creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri dived deep into the ‘60s for Dior’s Fall Winter 2024 collection. In the 1960s, when dressing fashionably became more accessible, Miss Dior, Dior’s debut Ready-to-Wear line saw its inception. Through this line, the French fashion house was challenged to create designs that could be produced in higher quantities but retained a touch of creativity and authenticity in each piece. This spirit lives on to be at the center of Chiuri’s latest presentation.
Back in the day, art, fashion, architecture and music were deeply intertwined, which allowed collaborations between artists across fields. For Marc Bohan, Dior’s creative director in the ‘60s, Italian artist and designer Gabriella Crespi was a major source of inspiration. Chiuri, who also regards Crespi as an inspirational figure, also nodded at Crespi’s signature style, introducing bri hats into the collection. [Crespi] “symbolizes that pioneering generation of independent women determined to make a name for themselves through their work,” Dior shared.
“of bodies, armour and cages“
The enthusiasm for cross-field collaborations was also present in the mise-en-scène as Dior joined efforts with Indian artist Shakuntala Kulkarni to design the collection backdrop. Kulkarni is known for creating works that explore the womanly experience in different contexts. For Dior’s FW24 show, she adorned the space with sculptures and illustrations of full-body armors created with canes. Titled “of bodies, armour and cages,“ the series of sculptures offer a metaphor for female strength, courage, resilience, generosity and dignity. The armatures are meant to reflect how elements created to clothe, protect and transform the body can also imprison and constrain it.
Along with the installation, Kulkarni unveiled fragments of Juloos, a film she produced in 2016, printed on canvas. “This piece questions feminine subjectivity, not only from the point of view of the body and its social and political vulnerability, but above all from its power in relation to the urban space and social system in which we evolve,” explained curators Paola Ugolini and Maria Alicata.
An Ode to Miss Dior
On the runway, Chiuri referenced silhouettes and textiles found in the first Miss Dior boutique. Forms were elegant and feminine, while colors and textures bestowed the garments with the effortlessly chic quality of everyday wear. And though the A-line cut is a traditional silhouette, Chiuri created pieces that enhanced the wearer’s form without limiting their movement and freedom.
Colorwise, the collection remained rather neutral and earthy. However, pops of orange, pink, and neon green were spotted on the catwalk. Revisiting the brand’s archives, the looks also featured Dior’s signature animal print — a leopard pattern that pays homage to Christian Dior’s muse Mizza Bricard — and geometric patterns that were mainstays during Marc Bohan’s tenure as artistic director. There were also combinations of studs with embroideries, as well as beading subtly adding an edge. Additionally, the Miss Dior logo was splayed across various pieces, in what was meant to be a vocal representation of Chiuri’s manifesto of the season.
Front Row Icons
A Dior show isn’t complete with a star-studded guest list. Among the A-listers sitting front row, Dior’s resident sweetheart, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, had all eyes on her. The singer layered a silk and wool jacket with pocket detailing over a white button-up and shorts. Sourced straight from the Pre-Fall 2024 collection, the ensemble was equal parts preppy, feminine and powerful. To top off the look with delicate details, Jisoo wore the must-have accessories of 2023: hair ribbons.
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu
K-pop singer Mingyu, member of SEVENTEEN, also stirred a buzz this season with his debut appearance at a Dior show and Paris Fashion Week. He was all smiles at his arrival show, soaking in his dream-come-true moment. The idol looked dashing in a look from Dior Men’s Spring 2024 collection, consisting of a deep navy suit paired with a button-up with gem embellishments on the collar and hem. The suit was styled with a pair of chunky tweed loafers to add a contrast of texture.
Thai Sweetheart Tu Tontawan
Thai actress and singer Tu Tontawan was another stand-out guest at the show. The F4: Thailand star was dressed in a chic black skirt from the brand’s previous runway, which flowed gracefully in motion. A sleeveless vest with silver hardware lining the outer gave her look a racercore touch. Paired with a pair of strappy ribbon flats and a black Lady D-Joy bag, Tontawan was oozing class and poise.
Notable VIPs
Other notable guests present at Dior’s show were Kimberley Anne Woltemas, Rosalía, Jennifer Lawrence, Kelly Rutherford, Heart Evangelista, Olivia Palermo and Alexa Chung. Keep scrolling to see what the stars wore to the front row.
Kimberley Anne Woltemas
Thai style icon and longtime friend of the Dior Kimberley Anne Woltemas wore a look from the Spring-Summer 2024 runway. The ensemble consisted of an asymmetrical, one-sleeve shirt and a long printed skirt.
Heart Evangelista
Pinoy fashionista and Fashion Week favorite Heart Evangelista embodied elegance, dressed in a black floor-length dress paired with a mini Lady Dior bag.
Liu Yuxin
Dior ambassador Liu Yuxin wore a printed cotton trenchcoat over a black knit top and black silk pants from the Spring Summer 2024 collection. She accessorized with a Lady D-Joy bag and chunky-sole shoes.
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman sported a matching wool and silk jacket and skirt set over a black cashmere turtleneck. The actress wore a black wool coat atop her shoulders and complemented the look with black pumps and sunglasses.
Rosalía
Spanish singer Rosalia made a case for the monochrome trend, dressed in a total-black look featuring a black wool skirt, a turtleneck top and a padded jacket. She carried a Lady Dior bag, dark sunglasses and boots.
Yuko Araki
Japanese actress and model Yuko Araki embraced femininity with a beige lace dress paired with Dior’s take on combat boots, a Lady Dior bag and silver jewelry.
Pia Wurtzbach
Filipina beauty queen, Pia Wurtzbach, epitomized Dior’s Spring Summer 2024 collection with a look taken straight from the brand’s previous runway. A black jacket, a white cotton shirt and a pleated skirt came together in an A-plus look fitting for Miss Universe 2015.
Tomohisa Yamashita
Japanese singer and actor Tomohisa Yamashita brought a pop of neon to the VIP section, clad in a marine blue suit and a neon green shirt. Aligning with current men’s beauty trends, the actor went for a curtain hairstyle.
Interested in more Dior content? Read a full dive into Tu Tontawan’s front-row look here.
