Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri worked with Ukrainian artist Olesia Trofymenko on the Tree of Life-themed show.
Photograph by Adrien Dirand, courtesy of Dior.
A model with a shaved head opened Dior’s fall 2022 couture show wearing a white lace patchwork gown with puffed sleeves and a slightly ruffled collar. Under any other circumstances,, but against the backdrop of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Tree of Life themed-collection the look took on a life of its own. A prim buzz cut’s connection with religion is undeniable, as it’s seen as a symbol of rebirth.
There’s been much talk about life, the idea of growth, and the concept of being reborn from designers of late. It makes sense, given the harsh and unsettling realities of the socio-political landscape worldwide. Amid Paris Couture Week, a microcosm of what feels like a reopening and celebration of pre-pandemic life—with few restrictions in place and international travel booming—we’re in uncharted territory.
“The Tree of Life is a call, a warning, to make traditions and gestures shine through, allowing us to recover a balance, if only momentarily,” read the show notes. Fall 2022 contained plenty of pieces that felt traditional while still offering up enough newness via silhouettes and handiwork to make things feel symbolic. Maybe it didn’t come with quite as much showmanship and shock as other couture shows that took place on July 4th, but it did have roots that ran deeply between art and fashion.
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