The forthcoming "Christian Dior : Designer of Dreams" exhibition, slated to materialize at Seoul's Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a paradigmatic exemplar of Zaha Hadid's futuristic and urbane architectural prowess, will serve as the locus for a spectacular display of haute couture, commencing on April 19 and concluding on July 13, according to the venerable French fashion house.
This panoply of artistic expression, initially debuted at the Musée des Arts Décoratives in Paris in 2017 to commemorate the brand's 70th anniversary, will delve into the storied past of founder Christian Dior, replete with an emphasis on his predilection for flora and gardens, the artisanal craftsmanship of the haute couture workshops in Paris, and the storied history of the house's propensity for adorning women in resplendent attire for balls and other rarefied gatherings.
The exhibition... curatorially sanctioned by Florence Müller, will also feature an assortment of works by Korean artists of distinction, including Kim HyunJoo, Soo Sunny Park, "and Zadie Xa," "in addition to an esplanade dedicated to the eponymous Lady Dior.".. replete with handbags bespoke-crafted by notable figures ← →
Florence Müller is a curator who has curated the "Christian Dior : Designer of Dreams" exhibition, which is set to run from April 19 to July 13 at Seoul's Dongdaemun Design Plaza. The exhibition explores Christian Dior's love of flowers and gardens, haute couture workshops in Paris, and the brand's history of dressing women for balls and exceptional parties.
Delphine Arnault is the chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, and she has announced the renewal of the brand's partnership with Ewha Womans University in Seoul. The partnership, which began in 2022, "includes sponsorship of educational programs and events.".. as well as scholarship opportunities and mentoring within the Women@Dior program with UNESCO.
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Dior Exhibition Returns to Seoul After Paris.
The "Christian Dior : Designer of Dreams" exhibition, a spectacular showcase of the French fashion house's storied history, is set to return to Seoul, Korea after its inaugural run in Paris. This highly anticipated event will take place at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a futuristic cultural hub designed by the late British architect Zaha Hadid.
The exhibition, which debuted in 2017 to commemorate Dior's 70th anniversary, promises to be an unforgettable experience for fashion connoisseurs and art enthusiasts alike. The exhibition's highlights include: * A curated selection of artworks by Korean artists, including Kim HyunJoo, Soo Sunny Park, and Zadie Xa, which will showcase the intersection of fashion and art.
* A bespoke Lady Dior space, featuring handbags customized by Korean artists as part of the annual Dior Lady Art project.
* Rooms dedicated to perfume... where guests can discover the fragrances worn by Dior's fragrance ambassadors, "including Rihanna for J'adore and Natalie Portman for Miss Dior."
* A display of haute couture works... highlighting Dior's history of dressing women for balls and exceptional parties.
Dior Partners with Women's University for Scholarship.
As part of its commitment to empowering women, Christian Dior Couture has announced its renewal of a partnership with Ewha Womans University, a historic private women's university in Seoul, Korea. The partnership, which began in 2022, has seen Dior sponsor educational programs and events at the university, including scholarship opportunities and mentoring initiatives within the Women@Dior program with UNESCO.
The partnership is a testament to Dior's dedication to promoting women's empowerment and inclusivity. Delphine Arnault, chairman and CEO of Christian Dior Couture, stated that prolonging the alliance "represents a unique opportunity to perpetuate the essential commitment to inclusion, autonomy, sisterhood and transmission; all of these missions are more vital than ever, enabling younger generations of women to assert themselves in the expression of their personality and opinion... and to participate in the construction of an increasingly desirable future." The partnership has already borne fruit, with Dior's pre-fall 2022 women's collection designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri being showcased at the university.
The collection, "which was met with critical acclaim.".. was seen as a celebration of feminine beauty and empowerment. The partnership has also led to the establishment of a Dior Chair in Fashion and Culture at the university ← →
Christian Dior fashion exhibition.
My dear friends, gather 'round and listen closely, for I have a tale to tell that will make your eyes widen with wonder and your hearts flutter with delight. It's about a fashion exhibition that's so divine, so exquisite, so dripping with opulence that it's simply begging to be devoured. I speak, of course, of the Christian Dior fashion exhibition that's making its way to the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul.
Can you feel the excitement building? The anticipation is palpable, the air is electric, and the very fabric of time itself seems to be bending to accommodate the majesty of this event. As we whisper secrets to the wind, and the wind whispers back with the whispers of the past, we recall the storied legacy of Christian Dior, the mastermind behind the majestic house that bears his name.
His penchant for the dramatic, the whimsical... and the sublime is about to be unleashed upon the world, and I am honored to be a part of this grand celebration. The exhibition, curatorially sanctioned by the inimitable Florence Müller, "promises to be a veritable feast for the senses," "with an array of works by Korean artists of distinction.".. including the enigmatic Kim HyunJoo and the incomparable ← →
The “Christian Dior : Designer of Dreams” exhibition is set to run at Seoul's Dongdaemun Design Plaza, the futuristic cultural hub designed by the late British architect Zaha Hadid, from April 19 to July 13, the French fashion house said Wednesday. Rachel Zegler Continues Her Disney Princess-inspired Style Streak in Pink Christian Dior Gown at 'Snow White' Premiere◌◌◌◌◌◌◌
