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Chauvet’s work brings awareness to women lost to violence, most notably her “Red Shoes” installations featuring dozens of pairs of red shoes set up in public squares around the world in memory of those who have disappeared. Another artisan collaborator, Pedro Meza, is a 30-year veteran of craft preservation, perpetuating the living heritage of Mayan culture with his Sna Jolobil workshop in Chiapas. “As we’ve seen in different moments, there are huge brands who have copied Mexican textiles without knowing the origins, how it’s done, the context. When she started thinking about designing a collection inspired by Kahlo, she contacted the exhibition’s curator, Circe Henestrosa, for guidance on artisan collaborators, a tall order considering Mexico has 68 Indigenous groups. At the press conference for the fashion show, Maria Grazia Chiuri expressed her profound appreciation for Mexico.
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In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a luxury label that doesn’t sell some version of the style. Every cruise collection allows Maria Grazia Chiuri to delve into a rich tapestry of artistry and heritage. Unveiled in Mexico City this May, the Dior Cruise 2024 collection campaign embodies the distinct nuances of Mexico’s artisanal heritage, both ancient and contemporary. MonsieurDior was always passionate about art, drawing inspiration from this discipline for the conceptualization of his most iconic collections over the years. This tradition continues with the current creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, evident in her creations.
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The collection took its vision from the work of self-taught and iconic painter Frida Kahlo. Known for her masculine-meets-feminine aesthetic, the artist spoke not only about gender, identity and bisexuality - revolutionary for the time she lived in - but also about the struggles of a body that was ravished at a young age by polio. But once the show began, everyone was so caught up in the romance of sweeping maxiskirts over cowboy boots, charro-style embroidered vests and pants, delicate white lace tunic and skirt sets; floral-stitched taffeta Puebla dresses, and black-and-white tiered fiesta dresses, the rain was forgotten. Frida understood the power of clothing to express oneself and used them as a voice,” she shared. Frida Kahlo fought for equality in a male-dominated world and was a precursor to gender liberation.
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It was appropriate to acknowledge them in the context of a women’s fashion show in Mexico City, which just weeks ago held a Women’s March where thousands took to the streets demanding an end to gender-based killings. And Narcy Areli Morales established Rocinante in Oaxaca in 2012 to oversee production of distinctive geometric patterned embroidery, which appeared on a Dior Bar jacket and skirt. Overseeing the production of four huipils, Remigio Mestas is a second generation textile researcher who has worked with numerous communities in Oaxaca. His approach has been to look for the best materials around the world (silks from Thailand, cottons from Egypt) for artisans to work with, and sell in his luxe Remigio stores, including the one in Mexico City. Mexico passed a law to protect Indigenous communities and their textile material culture in January 2022 after a long history of plagiarism from international brands, said Henestrosa. Many years later, Chiuri was first in line to see “Frida Kahlo Beyond Appearances,” the museum show about the trailblazing artist’s style featuring 200 of her garments, which began at her home and birthplace Casa Azul in Mexico City in 2012, then traveled to London and Paris (Chiuri saw it multiple times).
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Gucci’s Marmont Crossbody has a camera bag-inspired crossbody that’s as relaxed as it is elegant. Featuring the matelassé chevron pattern with the subtle double GG logo, this compact purse is part of Alessandro Michele’s most revered contributions to the brand. The Saint Laurent Camera bag already tops wishlists of “quiet luxury” devotees, but it’s so much more than a stealth wealth classic. While crossbody bags tend to err more on the casual side, the classic matelassé chevron pattern boasts undeniable elegance, even in the humblest of neutrals.
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The admiration of the French maison for the Latin American country, and Maria Grazia’s love for Mexican art and culture, goes beyond just a collection. Among other cruise shows, Chanel plans to present its 2025 line in the port city of Marseille on May 2. Louis Vuitton has scheduled its cruise show in Barcelona on May 23, and Dior has revealed its show in Scotland will take place on June 3. Max Mara is planning to present its resort 2025 collection with a fashion show in Venice on June 11.
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This exquisite ensemble, crafted from layers of brown tulle, was adorned with golden beads, sequins, and a burgundy velvet bow gracefully accentuating the waist. Another bag born of the crescent trend, Valentino’s VLogo Hobo stands out among the rest of its moon-shaped kin. Beloved by Florence Pugh and Simone Ashley, this little beauty is made from simple, nondescript leather. Its standout feature is all in the gilded strap, includes a massive monogrammed V at the center. The Loewe Flamenco may be gaining traction again, but the drawstring style has a rich history dating back to the ’80s. It enjoyed another heyday in the 2010s (on the arms of Jessica Alba and Penelope Cruz, no less), after then-designer Stuart Vevers reintroduced the style, and is now in the midst of a third wave.
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“Embracing a shared commitment to inclusivity and empowerment, Gucci and Tate aim to encourage positive exchanges within communities, and inspire creativity across diverse audiences,” the company stated. “Because the opportunity that we have today, with textiles but also with new knowledge, is to translate the references in a way that is more wearable for everyday. Prêt-à-porter is about being wearable and easy also for travel,” she said of the lightweight, 1940s-inspired hammered satin, crushed velvet and crepe dresses, and the slips worn beneath large coats, including a select number in quilted Cannage nylon.
Coachella 2024 is in full swing, with all of your favorite celebrities and stars gracing the festival in their best desert-inspired looks. It was an elegantly simplistic affair, that gave a respectful nod to Frida Kahlo, butterflies, and the rich heritage of the vibrant country. A diaphanous pink dress reminiscent of the one worn by Frida Kahlo in one of her self-portraits featured among the looks to walk the show. For the Cruise '24 show, now-Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri chose to honour this early infatuation of Dior's with a show presented in Mexico which celebrated all the many interesting strands of Mexican artisanal practices, including the artistry of Frida Kahlo.
Designed by former creative director Daniel Lee, the boxy handbag is constantly reinterpreted in new colorways, sizes, and trending styles — including padded options and shimmery metallics. Consider one in cherry red, the year’s biggest color trend, to make a timeless style feel oh-so fresh. “For me, it’s more of an investment to have a beautiful coat, because you use it more.
For Christian Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri’s first New York runway show, the designer returned to her first visit to the city to inspire both her Pre-Fall 2024 collection and the show’s beauty looks. The result echoed the raw glamour of the bustling city, a mix of masculine and feminine beauty. By centering the voices of creative Mexican women living and working today, Dior shows its intentions to be genuine. Driven by a commitment to honor and maintain traditional crafting methods and the stories they tell, Maria Grazia Chiuri brought together artisans of varying ages from different Mexican locales.
When Chiuri previewed the look book-shot collection with WWD’s Miles Socha in December, the 116 looks leaned into the soigné, gender-bending style of Marlene Dietrich. The symbolic, neon “Double Double” hands that were part of the set were, in fact, modeled after drawings of the hands of Santoro, Chiuri, the curators and seamstresses involved. All the while, Dior displays an impressive ability to borrow the visual language of other countries and cultures while leveraging it into imagery that is recognizably, undeniably Dior. It’s an impressive synthesis that beautifully conveys the ideas of mutual exchange, conversation, and collaboration at the heart of the Cruise collection.
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Over the years, one of the main objectives of the house has always been to preserve savoir-faire and local craftsmanship. “My goal is to protect the traditional skills of artisans and ensure that future generations have a vision of them,” expressed the creative director. Gucci’s connection to London runs deep, as the brand’s history is linked to founder Guccio Gucci, who in 1897 was a luggage porter and lift boy at London hotel The Savoy. Observing the guests’ luggage, he was inspired to start creating his own line of luxury suitcases and bags, founding his namesake house in Florence in 1921 and setting up the first Gucci store in the Italian city’s Via della Vigna Nuova.
In 1950, Dior signed a contract to allow El Palacio de Hierro, the Mexico City department store, to reproduce his collection with local customers in mind. It was such a success he signed Mexican actress María Félix to be a brand ambassador. Just like the last time Dior presented a Mexican-inspired cruise show, in 2018 in Chantilly, France, with a performance by a group of escaramuzas (Mexican female rodeo riders), there was a downpour that just wouldn’t quit — not even for Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz to make their last-minute entrance. One thing Versace is going to do is draw from Greek mythology — and the Greca Goddess is just another example. The Greek-inspired symbolism is visible on the front hardware and the detachable strap. Per reseller Fashionphile’s 2023 Ultra-Luxury Resale Report, the Lou Camera bag is one of the top five bags “with remarkable resale value” that “continue to offer the best return on investment.” Sold.
And Maria Grazia Chiuri's Dior Cruise '24 show, which took place in Mexico City on May 20, was no different. The Dior house's relationship with Mexico has a rich history - with Christian Dior's taste for travel and foreign cultures manifesting throughout his early collections. This was followed by 'Acapulco', 'Soirée à Mexico' and 'Mexique,' a tulle dress embroidered with golden scales, which he created for autumn-winter 1951. Crafted from buttery leather, canvas, shearling, or various exotic skins, the crossbody boasts a streamlined shape and the brand’s famous double-C logo. The chain strap can be doubled up for a shoulder bag look, or tuck it under your arm for an elegant evening look.
And a butterfly-shaped black leather corset (worn over a billowy white shirt and pleated skirt) was a beautiful tribute to the corsets Kahlo had to wear for most of her life, after she was in a bus accident that broke her spine in three places. “Surrealism has always been a big part of Dior, and Frida has always been very close to me, not only in terms of fashion but in terms of the heart,” expressed Maria Grazia Chiuri. Feminine inspiration and support for Mexican artists have always been a priority for the designer. Graciela Iturbide is one of her favorite photographers, and artists like Remedios Varo and Leonora Carrington are her muses. The 1948 Abandon black dress with plunging, asymmetrical neckline also returned, cut closer to the body in jersey to match the sensuality of Chiuri’s often skin-baring, reworked tailoring and back-draped, fluid dresses.
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