Dior brings ethereal goddesses, silver threads, to Paris couture for its FW 2023 collection

(3 Jul 2023) ASSOCIATED PRESS Paris, 3 July 2023 1. Courtyard of Musée Rodin 2. Various of Natalie Portman posing 3. Various of actress Alexandra Daddario posing 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Alexanda Daddario, actor: “I mean there’s such strength, and you feel powerful in Dior, and sexy and sophisticated, and all the things you want to feel as a woman.” 5. Wide of Alexandra Daddario posing 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Alexanda Daddario, actor: “This is one of the greatest skirts I’ve ever worn. It’s so beautiful. I mean it has so much fabric in it, so it has that fun that you want, like, that little bit of girlish charm, like when you spin around. It flares out, and it’s so well-made. And like I said it’s sophisticated and sexy, and I feel like a woman in Dior.” 7. Medium of Alexandra Daddario posing 8. SOUNDBITE (English) Alexandra Daddario, actor, on attending show as Paris experiences riots: (Reporter: “Did you hesitate about coming to Paris because of what’s going on?”) “Um, you know, I think honestly, I think the news sort of picks up on the worst parts of everything, and it’s complicated, and we have our own problems in the States. So no, I felt it was okay.” 9. Various of Rosamund Pike posing 10. SOUNDBITE (English) Rosamund Pike, actor: “Couture - It’s where you see all the time spent on the most exquisite things you can imagine.” 11. Various of Camille Cottin posing 12. Various of model Ella Richards (granddaughter of Keith Richards) posing 13. Various of Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece posing 14. Fashion show 15. Show finale 16. Artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri takes a bow 17. SOUNDBITE (English) actress Léa Seydoux: “It’s my first Dior show. , amazing, very romantic. And I loved the hair, and the dresses. I mean, yeah, very elegant and sensual.” 17. Actress Rosamund Pike leaving the show STORYLINE: In the lush surroundings of Paris’ Musee Rodin, the landscapes of artist Marta Roberti formed the backdrop on Monday for the latest Dior couture collection by designer Maria Grazia Chiuri. The designs, inspired by power, feminism and the divine, shone against Roberti’s fantastical creations of exotic birds and ethereal trees. VIP attendees, including actors Natalie Portman and Rosamund Pike, were drawn into this imaginative realm. Here’s a look at some highlights from Monday’s fall-winter 2023 collections: DIVINE GODDESSES OF DIOR STRUT AMID BIRDS AND TREES The collection by Chiuri drew its strength from the past, a salute to timelessness. An ecru wool crepe cape with long, draping sleeves set the classical tone, with the gathered plaits of the models’ hair, a throwback to times past. Subtle and understated, the adornments of pearl or gold earrings added a quiet elegance, while tunic shapes and classical banding played up the nostalgic silhouettes, all marked by loose proportions and understated charm. Yet, this was no mere repeat of history. The shimmer and sparkle lent the collection a vibrant, modern heartbeat. The restrained sophistication was occasionally punctuated with Renaissance sleeves — a Chiuri signature from her time at Valentino — bridging past and present. And amidst the classical musings, a white apron-shirt, pristine and fresh, broke the ethereal continuity, presenting a fashion-forward mix. Pearls, iridescently entwined with silver threads, accentuated numerous ensembles, symbolizing purity. In Chiuri’s hands, the essence of femininity – with its strength and fragility – took center stage. “PARIS’ PARADOXICAL ENERGY”: BAZ LUHRMANN SPEAKS ON COUTURE AND CONFLICT Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: