Boho layers and local artists defined Dior’s Cruise 2021 collection, staged earlier this year in at the Piazza del Duomo in Leece—a small town in Puglia, southern Italy.
Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri chose to pay homage to her home country, combining old-world techniques with a modern Dior aesthetic. Marilena Sparacsi was behind the rare tombolo embroidery that adorned pieces throughout and the Le Constantine Foundation crafted the woven textiles.
Puglia’s rich history ran deep through the collection, with bohemia, agriculture and arts weaved onto its ankle-grazing pinafore dresses, which were worn over sleeveless collared shirts. Practical and sleek boots replaced the house’s signature heels, while totes and bags had an air of sensibility, crafted with imagery of the Italian town.
Modelling the latest collection—which drops in boutiques this month—Georgia Fowler, dressed in breezy bohemian layers with flat boots and a kerchief in her hair—put the designs to the test, creating a holiday wardrobe that combines age-old craftsmanship with contemporary luxury.
Christian Dior top, $1900, skirt, $10,000, hat, $1650, lace square (worn as head scarf throughout), $1250, shoes, $1590, rings (on pinkie), $610, and $780, and bag, $8500, (02) 9229 4600.
Christian Dior dress, $5900, shoes (worn throughout), $2290, and necklace, $3400, (02) 9229 4600; model’s own earrings.
Christian Dior Mille Fleurs De Dior Necklace, $3400; dior.com
Christian Dior jacket, $7200, top, $3300, shirt (worn underneath), $1850, pants, $3400, shoes, $1590 and bag, $8500, (02) 9229 4600.
Christian Dior 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket, POA & Dior Straight-Cut Pants, POA; dior.com
Christian Dior top, $3700, shirt (worn underneath), $1900, skirt, $5500, and boots, $2790, (02) 9229 4600.
Christian Dior top, $5300, shirt (worn underneath), $1850, and shorts, $4300, (02) 9229 4600; stylist’s own boots.
Christian Dior White Poplin Shirt, POA; dior.com
Christian Dior dress, POA, and bag, $5700, (02) 9229 4600.
Christian Dior jacket, $12,000, and bag, $7500, (02) 9229 4600.
Christian Dior Cuoio-Coloured Saddle Bag, POA; dior.com
Christian Dior jacket $16,000, dress, $11,000, belt, $4000, boots, $2790, bag, $10,500, and earrings, $950, (02) 9229 4600.
Christian Dior D-Waist Belt & Christian Dior Quest Boot, POA; dior.com
View the making of, and inspiration behind, Dior’s latest collection here.
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