Remember when Dior descended on Glasgow for a glamorous catwalk show in the 1950s? The spotlight was on Scotland this week when models, A-listers and designers flocked to Perthshire for one of the biggest fashion shows of the year. Dior’s Cruise 2025 catwalk show was held in the grounds of Drummond Castle, showcasing outfits with bursts of tartan, kilt-inspired gowns, Regency-era corsets and more. Medieval tapestries and needlework by Mary Queen of Scots – who grew up in France - were just some of the ideas that made it onto the Instagram ‘vision board’ of the French fashion house, and Dior’s director Maria Grazia Chiuri enlisted the talents of Harris Tweed and Johnstons of Elgin to assemble the remarkable collection inspired by our heritage.
Jennifer Lawrence, Anya Taylor-Joy and Lily Collins were among the celebrities dressed to the nines and sitting front-row as models strutted to the sound of bagpipes. Jennifer Lawrence attending the Dior show (Image: PA) It’s exciting to see such a star-studded event bring global attention to Scotland, but it’s not the first time – in fact, Dior descended on Glasgow twice. The late Christian Dior hosted two shows in Glasgow, one in 1951 and 1955.
He was said to have flown out a team including eight elegant models and 172 beautiful dresses from Paris to Glasgow, insuring the stunning collection for a whopping £60,000. Lucky, Francine, Claire, Lia, Odile, Alla and Victoire (pictured) were among the models – or ‘mannequ.
