In the tantalizing Holiday 2024 Campaign, entitled "The Ball of Dreams", Dior Beauty presents a sumptuous visual masterpiece, as House Ambassadors Anya Taylor-Joy and Deva Cassel orchestrate a lavish dreamscape at the iconic Château de Versailles (V Magazine, 2024). The campaign video, replete with opulence and grandeur, deftly encapsulates the essence of the holiday season.
The elegant duo dons exquisite golden gowns from the Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Instantly evoking the majesty of the opera ceiling's resplendent chandeliers amidst their surroundings (V Magazine, 2024). As the haute couture-clad ambassadors mingle within the gold-tinged environment, the visuals delightfully pay homage to the legendary grand masked balls beloved by Christian Dior.
Masterfully... principal dancers Hugo Marchland and Seo Yun bring energy and dynamism to the proceedings, donning enigmatic masks designed by the esteemed Stephen Jones. Meanwhile, "Peter Philips," "Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup," meticulously crafts makeup looks that complement the surrounding décor... allowing the beauty to shine brightly across the viewer's eyes with holiday splendor.
* Masks designed by Stephen Jones
The masks designed by Stephen Jones for Dior Beauty's Holiday 2024 Campaign, "The Ball of Dreams," are a masterclass in the art of mask-making. A renowned milliner and mask designer, Jones has created a range of enigmatic and captivating masks that add an extra layer of drama and intrigue to the campaign's already opulent visuals.
The masks are intricately designed, featuring delicate lace, feathers, and beading that adds a touch of whimsy and fantasy to the overall look. They are worn by principal dancers Hugo Marchland and Seo Yun as they perform a mesmerizing celebratory dance in the grand ballroom of Versailles. The masks seem to defy gravity, hovering above the dancers' faces like ethereal halos.
They add a sense of mystery and anonymity to the performance, as if the dancers are anonymous participants in a grand masquerade. The masks' shape and design are also noteworthy... with a focus on curves and tendrils that evoke the drama and grandeur of the Versailles setting. They are a perfect fusion of the opposite poles of elegance and extravagance, blending refinement with a sense of showiness and spectacle.
The way the masks interact with the dancers' faces is also striking, as if they are being transformed by the very act of wearing them. The masks seem to become an extension of the dancers' bodies, molding themselves to the contours of their faces like a second skin. The overall effect is one of mesmerizing beauty... as if the dancers are being transported to a world of fantasy and fantasy.
The masks' connection to the theme of "The Ball of Dreams" is also noteworthy, as they evoke the grand masquerade balls of the past, where the masks served as a symbol of identity, social hierarchy, and mystery. In "The Ball of Dreams," the masks become a metaphor for the power of fantasy and imagination to transport us to another world, to evoke emotions and sensations that we thought were lost to us. They are a testament to the power of mask-making to transform and transcend, to become more than just a mere accessory but a vital part of the performance itself.
Jones' masks are a true masterpiece, a celebration of the art of mask-making and the magic that it can create. They are a reminder that, "no matter how chaotic and unpredictable --- may be," "we can always find solace in the world of fantasy and imagination."
Dior Beauty 2024 Campaign.
Get ready to be transported to a world of opulence and grandeur with Dior Beauty's latest campaign, "The Ball of Dreams". As featured in V Magazine, this sumptuous visual masterpiece showcases House Ambassadors Anya Taylor-Joy and Deva Cassel luxuriating in the iconic Château de Versailles. The duo dons exquisite golden gowns from the Spring-Summer 2021 Haute Couture collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri, instantly evoking the majesty of the opera ceiling's resplendent chandeliers amidst their surroundings, as described by V Magazine.
But what truly sets this campaign apart is its blend of artistry and luxury. Principal dancers Hugo Marchland and Seo Yun bring a touch of drama to the proceedings, donning enigmatic masks designed by the esteemed Stephen Jones. Meanwhile, Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup, crafts makeup looks that complement the surrounding décor... allowing the beauty to shine brightly across the viewer's eyes with holiday splendor.
With its masterful blend of makeup, fashion, "and grandeur," "this campaign is a true holiday treat." As V Magazine puts it... "Dior Beauty presents a sumptuous visual masterpiece... replete with opulence and grandeur.
Starring House Ambassadors Anya Taylor-Joy and Deva Cassel, the duo awakens a golden dream for the holidays Dior Beauty is going all out in their newly announced Holiday 2024 Campaign, ⁘The Ball of Dreams.⁘ Set in the heart of Versailles, the house's campaign video creates a lavish dreamscape that embodies the magic of the season.○○○○○○○
