Dior fall 2023 collection – honoring the miracle of artisan hands

At Dior’s Fall 2023 collection show at Gateway of India Mumbai on the evening of March 30, there were many attendees dressed in a traditional Indian sari, they cheered when the show ended. This is the first time they have seen the costumes they have contributed to on the international catwalk, in their own country. They are the craftsmen from Chanakya Ateliers. They are the bridge that brings Dior from Paris to Mumbai.

Dior fall 2023 collection – honoring the miracle of artisan hands

Chanakya Ateliers was established in 1982, where artisans from all parts of India and traditional Indian techniques of embroidery, knitting, applique, and dyeing are characteristic of centuries old. Embroidered and attached works for the Dior fashion house. Here, Maria Grazia Chiurifound is a lasting partner, lifelong companion, and confidant in Karishma Swali, Creative Director of Chanakya International.

This is not the first time Dior and Maria Grazia Chiuri collaborated with Chanakya Ateliers in India. The exchange of creativity, craftsmanship, and savoir-faire began in 2016 and spanned 30 Dior collections, showing the magical power of the connection between women with bright visions. creation, of a passion to preserve and develop the oldest craft techniques in the haute couture scene.

Maria Grazia Chiuri has chosen vibrant colors, materials, and textures to portray her feelings and love for India’s millennia-old history, culture, and crafts. Classic and minimalist silhouettes are the perfect backdrop for silk to shine in green, pink, and purple tones… These are also images reminiscent of Dior outfits under the Creative Director.

Marc Bohan came to India in 1962 and has since brought about significant changes in Dior’s design direction – more youthful, dynamic, and contemporary. The cut lines simulate traditional Indian clothing, and the silhouette of the sari, straight skirt, and short coat… reflects inspiration from India’s culture and fashion heritage.

Handmade embroidery is of course a staple in the collection, opening up unlimited creative possibilities when combined with the savoir-faire technique of haute couture, at one of the largest fashion houses. world from France. Many different embroidery techniques have been applied to paint pictures of the majestic and mysterious natural scenery of India.

Celebrities from around the world attended the show – Hollywood actors Yara Shahidi, Cara Delevingne, Freida Pinto, Maisie Williams, and Simone Ashley; Thai actors Mile Phakphum and Apo Nnattawin, and Bollywood stars including Sonam Ahuja Kapoor and Anushka Sharma with her husband, famous cricketer Virat Kohli, as well as sitar Anushka Shankar.