DIOR’S PRE-FALL 2023 FASHION SHOW WAS BREATHTAKINGLY STAGED AGAINST MUMBAI’S ICONIC GATEWAY OF INDIA.

A CRAFT-FOCUSED COLLECTION LIKE NO OTHER.

March 31, 2023

In an epoch-making moment that will go down in the annals of fashion history, Dior unleashes a dazzling spectacle with its Pre-Fall 2023 Fashion Show, stirring up a maelstrom of sensory delight and unleashing a symphony of awe-inspiring emotions..

With a burning desire to convey the intense emotional bond that unites us with a nation and its rich heritage, Maria Grazia Chiuri embarked on a groundbreaking journey of creative discovery with the Dior Fall 2023 collection. The aim was to shine a luminous spotlight on her long-standing collaboration and friendship with India and its illustrious Artistic Director, Karishma Swali, of the Chanakya ateliers and Chanakya School of Craft in Mumbai. Through a mesmerizing array of silhouettes, the Creative Director of Dior women’s lines masterfully celebrates the unmatched diversity of craftsmanship, elevating the visionary spirit of the legendary founder and his successors to dazzling new heights. A stunning sequence of color blocks dedicated to luscious silks in hues of green, yellow, pink, and purple is a heartfelt tribute to Marc Bohan, with exquisite evening coats and straight skirts infused with the essence of the sari and traditional Indian cuts, manifesting a true sartorial lineage imbued with a myriad of fashion legacies. An awe-inspiring odyssey that transcends borders and time itself, capturing the very essence of artistic brilliance.