Furniture Design: Miss Dior, the Dior Medallion Chair by Philippe Starck

While surfing today on internet I found this beautiful chair. It's called Miss Dior, the Dior Medallion Chair imagined by industrial architect Philippe Starck. What a timeless elegance. 100% aluminium and rose cupper, made in Italy. I hope you're inspired!

MISS DIOR, THE DIOR MEDALLION CHAIR IMAGINED BY PHILIPPE STARCK

“Some have searched all their lives for the little black dress, I have always dreamed of the perfect little chair. This icon of perfection clearly exists in our collective unconscious, in the form of the Louis XVI Medallion chair and its magic oval, which is one of the symbols of the House of Dior. Everything has always brought me back to this chair.”
Philippe Starck

The interior designer Philippe Starck with his Miss Dior, the Dior Medallion Chair

More about the interior designer:
Philippe Starck is a French industrial architect and designer known for his wide range of designs including interior design, architecture, household objects, furniture, boats and other vehicles.

On the occasion of the Salone del Mobile 2022 in Milan, Dior Maison joined forces with Philippe Starck for the first time and invited him to reinterpret the Medallion chair. A symbol of the Louis XVI style, dear to Christian Dior.

The internationally renowned creator, famous for his visionary and poetic works, combines the fundamentals of the House with a savoir-faire pushing back the limits of excellence. For Dior, he dreamed up a version called Miss Dior, a tribute to a certain kind of femininity imbued with bold elegance. Driven by a “passion du minimum”, he has refined the structure of the famous seat to the extreme, seeking the absolute purity of its silhouette, emphasized even more by the lightness of aluminum, of which Philippe Starck values the nobility and durability, as well as its precious simplicity.

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Sources: STARCK, DIOR and Wikipedia

BEST RUNWAY LOOKS FROM COUTURE WEEK SPRING 2016 (04)

Be inspired by this review for Best Runway Looks from the Couture Week for Spring 2016. For more inspiration, see also my other blogposts nr. 01, nr. 02 and nr. 03.

Dior S/S 2016 Couture

Dior S/S 2016 Couture

Dior S/S 2016 Couture

Dior S/S 2016 Couture

Dior S/S 2016 Couture

Dior S/S 2016 Couture

Dior S/S 2016 Couture

Dior S/S 2016 Couture

Dior S/S 2016 Couture

Schiaparelli S/S 2016

Schiaparelli S/S 2016

Schiaparelli S/S 2016

Schiaparelli S/S 2016

Schiaparelli S/S 2016

Schiaparelli S/S 2016

Schiaparelli S/S 2016

Schiaparelli S/S 2016

Schiaparelli S/S 2016

Schiaparelli S/S 2016

Versace S/S 2016

Versace S/S 2016

Versace S/S 2016

  Source: Harper's Bazaar

Runway: Dior Cruise 2027: Old Hollywood Fantasy

The Dior Cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles was a grand event, celebrating the brand's deep connection with Hollywood and the vibrant culture of Los Angeles. The show was presented in the David Geffen Galleries, where the setting was inspired by the city's iconic landmarks and the Californian landscape. The collection, inspired by Hollywood noir and the natural beauty of California, featured a series of dresses with a low waistline and rose embellishments, as well as a Bar jacket with distressed details. The show was a testament to the enduring legacy of Dior's collaboration with Hollywood, with references to past icons like Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor. The collection's design was a blend of glamour and natural elements, creating a unique and memorable experience for attendees. The fashion designer was Jonathan Anderson. Be Inspired .........

"Dior’s rich history in Hollywood was a starting point for this collection, which came to life like a field of Californian poppies in late Spring."

— Jonathan Anderson

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Sources: DIOR, DIOR (02) and Fashion United

Photos: courtesy of Dior.

Fashion Books: Dior Couture by Patrick Demarchelier

 
Dior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the “New Look,” Christian Diors landmark first collection that marked a sea change in womens dress after the Second World War, Dior is known today for its exquisite couture line of dramatic dresses. This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns from the entire era of Christian Dior haute couture, including dresses designed by Dior himself. All of the images were shot by Patrick Demarchelier, known for his exquisite fashion portraits that grace the pages of Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour, and many other magazines. Be Inspired ...... Earlier I wrote more blogs about DIOR, SEE HERE

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Sources: DIOR, Demarchelier and Amazon

Balancing Heritage & Modernity at the fashionshow of Christian Dior S/S 2024 Haute Couture

Maria Grazia Chiuri channels 1950s Dior for Christian Dior S/S 2024 Haute Couture, reimagining iconic silhouettes with moire's luxurious sway. Gowns, coats, and pants take on a timeless yet modern allure. The collection is a masterclass in balancing heritage and modernity. A beige coat with a gold-thread tapestry motif reflects Dior‘s love of 18th-century detail, while graphic black embroidery on an ivory skirt adds a dose of contemporary edge. Clean lines and architectural cuts coexist with delicate fabrics and ornate embellishments, creating a dialogue between eras that feels both harmonious and exciting. Earlier I wrote more blogs about Dior, SEE HERE Be Inspired .......















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Sources: Fahionotography and DIOR
Photos: courtesy of Christian Dior

RUNWAY: DIOR IS EXPLORING JAPAN (03)

Would like to share with you today this stunning design from the Christian Dior fashionshow for S/S 2007 Haute Couture, designed by fashion designer John Galliano. After a decade at Dior, John Galliano proved he could still make you speechless with delight and at this point. The first girl revolved onto the runway - konichiwa! The trip to the Land of the Rising Sun had begun. Galliano's research trip to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, taking him not to the high rise and the high tech, but back to the tea houses and to the company of the graceful geisha. He mixed his designs with Dior's new look and made you think of Grace Kelly, as she stepped off the plane on her tour to Tokyo her ensemble drawing gasps. Today the geisha of the East met the geisha of the West. I wrote more blogs about Dior, SEE HERE

John Galliano - Christian Dior S/S 2007 Couture.

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Source: VOGUE