Maria Grazia Chiuri draws from the House archives to tell a modern story of feminine strength, autonomy, and the mind-body connection.
Photography by Sophie Carre
The Christian Dior archive is, one can only imagine, an overwhelming library of inspiration. Preserving pieces from the label’s 1947 debut through the present-day runways, it tells an evolution story — not only of one of the largest design houses, but of three-fourths of a century of history itself. As you trace Dior’s successors, you feel the ebbs and flows of societal priorities through silhouettes, the changing political climates through fabrics, and the cultural influences of decades come and gone through colour palette. Shifts in consumerism, artistry, celebrity culture, and technology are reflected in every collection: from the post World War II New Look to Marc Bohan’s ready-to-wear debut in the 1960s; from John Galliano’s turn-of-the-century theatrical realm to Maria Grazia Chiuri’s feminist lens of today.
Amongst the abundance of looks, however, there was one in particular that caught Chiuri’s eye for the Spring/Summer 2025 ready-to-wear collection: the Amazone dress, designed by Christian Dior himself for Autumn/Winter 1951-1952. Telling a modern version of a timeless tale, she reinterprets the piece and captures its namesake’s courage through a collection that emphasises feminine autonomy, the strength of the mind and body, and the relationship between body and dress.
Contemporary femininity is full of dualities, seen here through black-and-white contrasts and jersey evening dresses, all with spontaneous red accents, shiny embellishments, or butterfly embroidery — making space for the everyday, magical surprises that come our way.
One surprise for the audience at the Paris Fashion Week show was an installation and performance from archer and artist SAGG Napoli. Titled “With my heart in one hand and a bow in the other,” it got guests contemplating themes of resilience, courage, and movement through text phrases on a 70-meter structure — of which she then used in a display of archery.
See exclusive fitting images below…
Photography by Sophie Carre
Photography by Sophie Carre
Photography by Sophie Carre
And see some of the looks below…
Photography courtesy of Christian Dior.
