Christian Dior won the world over with his courageous look at fashion elegance, and wrote a new chapter in the history of post-war fashion. With his legendary collection “New Look” in 1947, Dior created a new concept that featured an ultra-feminine woman with a tiny waist, very full skirts and sexy bust. Being one of the most important couturiers of the 20th Century, he has changed the meaning of “Haute Couture” and restored Paris as the capital of fashion.
“I wanted my dresses to be constructed like buildings, molded to the curves of the female form, stylizing its shape.”— Christian Dior.
San Francisco’s 185 Post Street, the new address on Dior’s map, is a spectacular building with artfully preserved facade and modern interior designed by Peter Marino.
This place is hard to call a boutique. To me, its definitely more: it’s The House of Style. The house where everything reminds me of Dior’s heritage, the coffee table books, the framed photographs, the beautiful collection where every stitch is done by hand and is marked on the designer’s soul. It is quiet, and I have the feeling that if I turn around I will see Monsieur Dior himself walking around tending to the final touches and making sure his House is ready to welcome the guests.
On the opening night, SWANS of San Francisco paid the tribute to Christian Dior by wearing historical brand. I could easily recognize the latest Raf Simons creations along with the pieces from older collections. Ladies also demonstrated the large palette of designer’s handbags and shoes.
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer
After the celebration was over, I walked outside, made few steps and turned around – Lady, wrapped up in the yards of fabric with the smallest waist, light as a feather, is crossing the street in her heels, rushing, as of if she is afraid to miss her appointment in the salons of 30 Avenue Montaigne. It was just a vision triggered by the beautiful memories of the icon of Style and Elegance Christian Dior.
