Maria Grazia Chiuri unveils her visionary craft at Christian Dior’s Paris Fashion Week

Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior Fall 2024

Ever since Maria Grazia Chiuri took the helm at Dior, I’ve been on the edge of my seat, eagerly anticipating that moment of sheer captivation from her collections. I imagined a journey that begins with gentle ease, gradually intensifying with layers of sophisticated design, and culminating in a burst of vibrancy. Yet, vibrancy doesn’t seem to be in Chiuri’s playbook. Instead, she embraces simplicity and an understated grace. Her creations don’t aim to dazzle for the sake of spectacle; they’re about enveloping women in the comfort of luxury. After all, this is Dior we’re talking about.

This collection exudes a quiet elegance, balancing meticulously tailored suits with a relaxed fit and offering outerwear that drapes effortlessly. It pairs chunky-heeled, knee-high boots, perfect for a crisp walk, with double-faced cashmere mini-skirts and snug turtlenecks. Patterned blouses complement denim suits in an array of washes, all tied together with subtle makeup highlighted by a striking hot pink inverted wing. This is an ensemble that whispers sophistication with every piece.

Makeup at the Christian Dior Fall 2024 show in Paris Image by Filippo Fortis
Makeup at the Christian Dior Fall 2024 show in Paris Image by Filippo Fortis

 

Makeup at the Christian Dior Fall 2024 show in Paris Image by Filippo Fortis
Image by Filippo Fortis

It’s evident that Chiuri’s vision for Dior is to clothe women in a manner that transcends boundaries, offering them the canvas to define or reinterpret the essence of the Dior woman. Yet, within this forward-thinking ethos, there’s a nod to the maison’s rich heritage. A standout feature is the graffiti-inspired archival logo of the house of Dior, a design rooted in the past. As noted by Sarah Mower, Chiuri shared that this emblematic logo was originally “a piece of hand-drawn advertising artwork, created for the inaugural Miss Dior boutique back in 1967.” This blend of history and modernity underscores Chiuri’s nuanced approach to fashion at Dior.

Christian Dior Fall 2024
Image by Umberto Fratini

 

Christian Dior Fall 2024
Image by Umberto Fratini

Where the collection presents with a nondiscriminatory air, we do see Chiuri’s iteration of the Christian Dior woman come alive in Christian Dior-clad guests who offer a large visual tapestry of the styles and characters of many a Dior woman.

Celeste Epiphany Waite wore a Dior black wool and silk dress. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. Images by Getty Images

 

Natalie Portman wore a Dior black wool coat over a brown wool and silk jacket with skirt and a black cashmere turtleneck. She also wore a Dior bag, sunglasses and shoes. Image by Getty Images

 

Zita d’Hauteville wore a Dior Cruise 2024 embroidered white cashmere coat with a white silk shirt and pleated skirt. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. Image by Getty Images

 

Rosalia wore a Dior Fall-Winter 2024-2025 black pea-coat with a black wool skirt. She also wore a Dior bag, sunglasses and boots. Image by Getty Images

 

Pia Wurtzbach wore a Dior Spring-Summer 2024 black wool and silk jacket with a white cotton shirt and black tulle pleated skirt. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes. Image by Getty Images

 

Alexa Chung wore a Dior Cruise 2024 white silk suit. She also wore a Dior bag and shoes.  Image by Getty Images

Maria Grazia Chiuri champions simplicity and sleek lines, crafting designs devoid of the flamboyance we might long for that sends shivers of excitement down our spine. Yet, as I’ve realised, Dior under her guidance has become a sanctuary for the woman who prefers to embody a timeless femininity. This vision is one of fluid motion, of being undisturbed and unshaken, carrying oneself with an air of sophistication and freedom.

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  • Efua

    Efua Claire Jobi-Taiwo is the fashion and beauty editor at Marie Claire Nigeria. She is passionate about the future of fashion in Nigeria and believes the right outfit can transform the mind and spirit of anybody. She is an excellent event host, mediator and public speaker. She is hopeful to build a beautiful life by God's grace. She is married with a beautiful son and lives in Lagos, Nigeria.

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