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Special guest writer Kristin Wood, editorial manager for A Woman’s Paris™
For a fashion house that’s been embroiled in scandal and plagued by lackluster reviews as of late, Dior’s haute couture show this past week absolutely blew me away. Perhaps it’s my romantic sensibility, but I loved how it paid homage to its ladylike New Look roots without being stodgy or overly costume-y.
I’m sure some of the die-hard fashionistas will dismiss this collection for playing it too safe, or being too predictable, but when you’re sans head designer and you come out with a line this fabulous, I think it should be celebrated. We’re certain to see a few Dior ball gowns at the upcoming Oscars – just look for shades of black, white, and gray. For snapshots of the show, click here.
Photo credits: Pascal Le Segretain – Getty Images (January 23, 2012)
You may also enjoy A Woman’s Paris™ blog, Fashion Crashing: Paris Haute-Couture, about French couture designer, Maxime Simoëns’ first haute couture collection, “This, Madame, is Versailles!” for Summer 2011.
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Thanks, Kristin, for this tantalizing glimpse of Dior. I’m fantasizing about what dresses I would enjoy wearing, and where I would enjoy wearing them.
I personally loved the collection! They look fun. I have to admit I have a hard time seeing dressing that are see-through as “playing it safe”.