Dior’s Classic Fall – Bill Gaytten looked towards the archives for inspiration with his second mainline collection for Dior’s fall 2012 presentation. With still no official word on a permanent creative director, the new season showcased demure forties and fifties inspired silhouettes in a muted color palette of taupe, black and burgundy. Despite the lack of Galliano opulence, Gaytten offered a lovely refinement for the autumn season with ballerina inspired shapes. Cinched jackets, pleated skirts and jewelry style embellishments dominate the Dior woman’s wardrobe for autumn.
Lady in Training – Photographed by Damon Baker, Alys Hale channels movie glamour in Dior makeup and clothing for the February-March edition of Wonderland. Jewel toned eye shadow by makeup artist Maxine Leonard and lush curls by hair stylist James Rowe perfect the ladylike ensembles. / Styling by Anthony Unwin
Couture Mood – With spring 2012 Haute Couture, Dior atelier Bill Gaytten delivers a ladylike collection featuring a tame color palette of ash, black, plum and ivory. Cinched waists, sheer tops and full, pleated skirts dominate the runway this season. Playing with prints, the Dior woman also wears hounds tooth, floral patterns and gradient lines for spring. The finale dresses were demure as well, showing a moody mix of black and grey with just a touch of sparkle.
Miss Mila – Tapping another Hollywood star, actress Mila Kunis is the new face of Miss Dior handbags. Captured by Mikael Jansson, Mila is ladylike in all black ensembles complementing the iconic hand bags. Kunis is excited for the new collaboration, noting, “I am absolutely thrilled to be working with Dior. The brand is iconic in so many ways. It defines fashion, elegance and sophistication.”
Dior Couture – Patrick Demarchelier captures a retrospective of Dior Haute Couture ranging from 1947 to present day in a photo book that was released late last year. Below we have a preview of some of the most striking images from the 240 page, “Dior Couture”, which features models Sasha Pivovarova, Magdalena Frackowiak, Jac Jagaciak, Maryna Linchuk and others. Demarchelier describes the designs best by saying, “When you’re a fashion photographer, you must inspire a dream, with Dior Haute Couture, the dream is already there.”
Marion Cotillard stars in this comedic short film for the Lady Dior handbag, directed by John Cameron Mitchell. Marion plays an unhappy Hollywood starlet prepping for a photo shoot.
Dior Getaway – Taking to the English seaside for the latest issue of Wonderland, photographer Mark Kean captures the colorful resort 2012 collection from Dior with models Molly Smith, George Cook and Michael Armenakis. Outfitted by fashion editor Julia Sarr Jamois, the trio make a moody bunch in the windy, outdoor setting. / Hair by Panos, Makeup by Lucy Burt
Dior Goes Hollywood – Marion Cotillard takes to Hollywood, California for the latest Christian Dior “Lady Dior” handbags campaign shot by Steven Klein. With styling by Giovanna Battaglia, Marion plays the classic movie siren in retro styled looks. (WWD)
Dior’s Tamed Spring – After last season’s Galliano fall-out, fashion house Christian Dior put atelier director Bill Gaytten in charge of its spring 2012 collection and the change was evident. The new season showcased a less extravagant Dior woman with classic silhouettes that paid homage to feminine curves and Parisian style. Prints varied from mosaic-like to herringbone and stripe patterns, bringing a bit of pop to the minimal palette. Not losing sight of Dior’s extravagant evening wear looks, however, the finale featured lingerie inspired gowns made of sheer material, silk, tulle and lace.
The Face of Dior – French actress Marion Cotillard continues her reign as the face of the Miss Lady Dior Handbags for the fall 2011 season. Captured by Mikael Jansson, Marion wows in sunlit images alongside the luxury handbag collection.
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