Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring 2015

Raf Simmons' inspiration for his most recent couture show for Dior, was infact, David Bowie. One of the key ideas of Simmons' evolution at the house of Dior so far, has been modernity; shown through the graphic yet youthful silhouettes and the incredible forte for materials and crafting techniques. The collection clearly 'imagined the future as seen by the past', as said by Style.com's Tim Blanks. For we had the romanticism of Dior in the 50s, (hence the full-skirts) and the 70s prints and colours, alongside the experimentation of fashion at that time. 

                     

                     

One fabric that featured a lot was plastic. Floral prints transposed onto plastic, scalloped cut plastic coats; the list was endless. We also saw latex thigh-high boots, in the most garish colours with scaffolding heels that juxtaposed the set for the show. Bodysuits splashed in psychedelic 70s print, ribbon strips which floated on full-skirts, accompanied by every couturier's dream fabric, guipure lace. It is just so astonishing to think that it is all made by hand.

                       

                       

                       

                                             

After seeing all this, it is made apparent why Simmons' inspiration for the show was Bowie. He is saying to the Dior Woman that you can change into anyone anywhere, as if you are a chameleon.

                                                

            

                                  Picture courtesy fashiongonerogue.com & chikoshoes.com