fever has well and truly taken hold in Paris, where this year's are set to kick off in just over a month. The excitement has reached even the highest echelons of society, if the number of sports references at the various and events held over the past few weeks are anything to go by. Now, has shown that even the hallowed halls of Dior haven't remained untouched by the upcoming event.
The powerhouse designer unveiled her latest Haute Couture collection for the Parisian fashion house yesterday, inspired by 'athletes whom, from antiquity to the present day, have overcome prejudice and obstacles to ensure a level playing field in sports contests,' according to the house. The likes of Jennifer Lopez, Jisoo Kim, Venus Williams and Doja Cat made up a star-studded front row. Against a backdrop of installations designed and inspired by the late, great artist and activist Faith Ringgold, models took to the runway in a series of delicate yet powerful goddess-like gowns that referenced classical statuary.
Traditional Ancient Greek and Roman and garments were reimagined in lustrous silks, innovative skirt-slash-trouser silhouettes, and draped over sheer, embellished bodysuits to give the athletic staple an elevated couture twist. 'It’s not specifically a collection about the Olympics,' explained Chiuri backstage ahead of the show. 'Rather, it’s about body, sport and performance.
.. I’m interested in how clothing affects the performance of the person who wears it.
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