Christian Dior s/s 2017

Chirstian Dior s/s 2017

Christian Dior fencing jacket s/s 2017.

This jacket was the opening look of the Dior s/s 2017 ready-to-wear collection. It was Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut at Christian Dior, she is the first woman ever to take charge as creative director of this ancient house, The opening look, worn by shaven-headed Ruth Bell is this white fencing jacket and knickerbockers, that was a jolt to anyone who expected Chiuri to start on a romantic note. But as the designer sees it, the art of fencing “involves mind and heart at the same time, which women always need if they are to realize themselves.”

What emerged wasn’t a predictable repackaging of ladylike house codes, but a refreshingly widened viewpoint, inclusive of the sporty and the fragile. The balance between the two led to a whole series of relatable, simple, practical pieces aimed at drawing in a new audience.

This jacket was part of Second Story’s archive collection.