The Surrealist Spirit of Christian Dior

On Tuesday, Christian Dior showcased its spring/summer 2018 haute couture collection in Paris, set somewhere between dream and reality. Artistic Director Maria Grazia Chiuri immersed herself in the surrealist movement and brought the collection to life with a breath of imagination and other-worldliness. The collection’s play on pattern, texture, and form created constant optical illusions, complimented by a grand monochromatic room featuring a mirrored ceiling, checkered floor and hanging sculptures. Backstage, hauntingly captive eye makeup demanded attention, with more refined details such as tattoos of text scattered across arms and collarbones reflecting the essence of the house’s presentation. The show was a step into surrealism, embracing the overstated and the unreality.