"In difficult times, fashion is always outrageous."
- Elsa Schiaparelli
Dior's fairy-tale-inspired 2021 fall collection fittingly debuted in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. With a darkness resembling the original Grimms' tales rather than the rose-tinted Disney adaptations, each look told a story.
“I prefer the original fairy tales. The references are scary. It’s a way to teach young people what happens in the world,” creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri said. “A way to prepare them for the future.”From hoods referencing Little Red Riding Hood to poisoned-apple red to hearts fit for the Red Queen, no detail was overlooked. Chiuri created something special that took you on a journey outside of reality.
The show ended with two extraordinary dresses that would have fit perfectly into Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, similar to the dress I replicated from the movie a few years ago. Off with their heads!
Not surprisingly, I was once again drawn to mostly black and white fabrics while shopping at Mood.com for the material to make these twelve looks. There are a few staples that I buy again and again, including an Italian viscose suiting and a premium stretch ponte knit that are both easy to work with and even more comfortable to wear. I also chose fabrics varying in texture such as lace, fringe, and quilted knit to enhance the silhouettes.
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