Autumn-Winter 2020-2021 Haute Couture collection for Christian Dior

Christian Dior created miniature versions of their haute couture designs. The handwork and attention to detail are truly amazing to behold.

See inside the secret world of the ateliers at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris to discover some of the extraordinary savoir-faire behind the Autumn-Winter 2020-2021 Haute Couture collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri, discoverable on.dior.com/couture-aw2021. Produced as both 55cm-tall miniatures and in regular size, with the intense attention to detail the same for both, the realization of each look posed specific and sometimes significant challenges. - Christian Dior

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#7 EditorAnne 2020-08-12 01:24

It's like Theatre de la Mode, which was produced in 1944 (I think) in Paris. Because of a wartime shortage of materials, all the fashion houses produced their collections in this miniature size. They even had miniature purses and lipsticks that were identical to the real thing. Theatre set designers then created elaborate little sets to showcase the dolls in.

#6 Jackie in Colorado 2020-08-11 14:09

When the Dior show was at the MOMA in Denver there was a showing of miniatures of the Dior collection and they were exquisite. The details, including accessories to each outfit, were unbelievable. It was one of the best shows I have seen at a museum.

#5 TheFabricFanatic 2020-08-10 12:00

Stunning! Each piece is a work of art, dare I say masterpiece. Thank you for showing us this art form.

#4 Lorraine Thomson 2020-08-09 22:17

fascinating, so exacting, such amazing talent.

#3 Ladywingnut 2020-08-09 17:26

Wow! Just amazing attention to detail. Thank you for sharing!

#2 kathyst2 2020-08-09 11:02

How exquisite! It's good to know that these techniques are still being used, just for the beauty that these workers in the atelier made. thanks for posting this.

#1 Barbara Cooper Walsh 2020-08-09 09:08

These fashions and the construction techniques are breathtaking.

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