PFW diary: The legacy of Christian Dior
Bravo to the house of Christian Dior for handling the Galliano debacle with tact and elegance. In a tent at the Musee Rodin, Sidney Toledano, Dior CEO, addressed the crowd, reminding them of the history of the house. He pointed out the legacy of founder, Christian Dior, who loved both women and feminine beauty. He also called to mind the house’s strongly held values of craftsmanship and technique.
What followed was a parade of fox trimmed ruffles for day and dreamy boudoir chiffons for night, all with a ‘70s kick of burgundy and grey. The models’ final passage was met with hearty applause. But when the white-coated workers of the Dior atelier emerged onstage the audience leapt to its feet. It was a brilliant way of saying that, though a collection needs a leader, the final product is the result of many hands.
Bernadette Morra is the former editor-in-chief of FASHION magazine. She has been covering the Canadian and international fashion scenes for more than 30 years, first at The Toronto Star, then at FASHION. Over her long career Bernadette has interviewed many fashion world legends including Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford and Gianni Versace.