Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2018
Memorable piece —
Look 18, a piece that went back to the archives. The op art-like cage dress was made of hand-woven and knotted horsehair and named after the Panier Perce piece from the label’s spring 1950 show.
Remarkable design —
Look 55, a white triple organza hand-painted, hand-embroidered dress with a pleated tulle cape. It was so magical.
Best accessory —
The Stephen Jones designed masks, which ranged from metallic and rectangular to lacy and round.
Model moment —
Teddy Quinlivan in a geometric gold, red and blue gown.
Collection inspiration —
Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri took inspiration from the early days of surrealism. “Surrealism also applies to the evocative words and phrases that guided Maria Grazia Chiuri in creating a collection predominantly in black and white and sprinkled with illusion and surprise,” read the show notes
Potential trend —
Temporary tattoos. Makeup artist Peter Philips applied surrealist quotes and imagery to models’ necklines and fingers.
Location —
The show was held in the Rodin Museum and transformed into a surrealist’s playground with hanging birdcages as well as plaster sculptures of noses, ears, eyes, lips and naked torsos.
See every look below.
