Dior Took Cues from Sports for a High-Fashion Spring Collection
Christopher John Reyes — October 5, 2016 — Luxury
Debuting her first collection as the newest artistic director for Christian Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri wowed her A-list guests at Paris Fashion Week with her fencing-inspired collection mixed with elegant dresses and tulle skirts.
Chiuri showed both toughness and fragility on her runway debut. She presented a thoroughly feminist collection of fencer’s jackets and tulle skirts. “Fencing is a discipline in which there is balance between thought and action,” says Chiuri. “The harmony between mind and heart is essential.” The fencing theme brought streetwear and sporty influences to the collection.
Tulle skirts, silk chiffon and georgette are embellished and embroidered with zodiac signs, bees and tarot figures appearing like pieces of art, and matched with lightly quilted and embroidered tank tops. Her collection also included low heels, sneakers, or high fencing boots.
Chiuri showed both toughness and fragility on her runway debut. She presented a thoroughly feminist collection of fencer’s jackets and tulle skirts. “Fencing is a discipline in which there is balance between thought and action,” says Chiuri. “The harmony between mind and heart is essential.” The fencing theme brought streetwear and sporty influences to the collection.
Tulle skirts, silk chiffon and georgette are embellished and embroidered with zodiac signs, bees and tarot figures appearing like pieces of art, and matched with lightly quilted and embroidered tank tops. Her collection also included low heels, sneakers, or high fencing boots.
Trend Themes
1. Fencing-inspired Fashion - Designing high-end fashion with sports-inspired elements could lead to disruptive fashion in another industry, such as activewear.
2. Feminist Collections - Feminism in fashion can present disruptive innovation opportunities, especially for clothing lines that cater to women empowerment or gender-neutral fashion.
3. Artistic Embroidery - Incorporating embroidery designs in high fashion could disrupt the traditional fashion industry by creating unique designs that cater to a niche market.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can disrupt itself by exploring new areas of fashion, such as sports-inspired clothing, feminist fashion, and artistic embroidery techniques.
2. Activewear Industry - The growing popularity of sports-inspired fashion could create opportunities for the activewear industry to expand to high-end fashion by incorporating functional elements of sportswear in their designs.
3. Art and Design Industry - The intricate embroidery designs used in high fashion could inspire the art and design industry by revolutionizing the way embroidery is utilized in different artistic expressions.
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