Dior’s Artistic Director for Women’s collections, Maria Grazia Chiuri, paid tribute to Indian culture in Mumbai as she presented her fall 2023 collection.
The collection, which was a collaborative effort between the Chanakya ateliers and the Chanakya School of Craft led by Karishma Swali, celebrated the savoir-faire and empowerment of women.
Chiuri focused on embroidery as a conversation point between France and India. The Chanakya ateliers’ embroidery program, which involves over 700 women, was used to reinterpret the various landscapes of India.
The program’s expertise was applied in a diverse wardrobe inspired by different cultures and heritages. It included sophisticated evening coats, sari-inspired straight skirts, traditional Indian cuts, pants, boleros, jackets, and tops. The color palette also celebrated shared influences, with a color block sequence featuring shades of green, yellow, pink, and purple as an homage to Marc Bohan.
The collection was a multidimensional landscape that showcased the meeting of heritages and cultures. It was an expression of the emotions and feelings that connect people with a country and its culture. Chiuri’s creations celebrated the craftsmanship and emancipation of women, a theme that was at the heart of the collaboration with the Chanakya School of Craft.
Overall, the collection was a beautiful fusion of French and Indian cultures, highlighting the beauty and power of collaboration between different parts of the world. The presentation in Mumbai was a fitting tribute to the rich heritage and diversity of Indian culture.
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