On Saturday evening in Mexico City, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Dior debuted a look at Cruise 2024. Leading up to the show, a series of images were captured both backstage and during the fitting process, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at special bags from the collection, which feature intricate details in true Dior fashion.
An Ode to Tradition
Showcased in Mexico City, the Cruise 2024 collection pays homage to the tradition and craft of different cultures, with Maria Grazia Chiuri once again partnering with local artisans. Mexico City served as the perfect source of inspiration for Maria Grazia Chiuri, who designed the collection with the influences of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo strongly on her mind. Dior worked alongside various indigenous communities of Mexico to create this collection, and the pieces, as a whole, are a beautiful tribute to the country’s artisanal heritage, recognizing the technique and craft of the talented women and men who are part of them.
The Butterfly Effect
The collection’s roots in nature combine Dior’s history with vivid depictions of Mexican flora and fauna. The butterfly, with is said to be a metaphor for metamorphosis and transcendence, takes center stay both on bags and beyond. Intricate depictions of the butterfly appear both literally and within embroidered prints. On the runway, we saw stunning new versions of the Saddle Bag and the Lady Dior, which are fitted with laser-cut iterations of the winged insect. At the same time, the Dior Book Tote is shown in stunning new floral embroideries featuring the butterfly as well. Discover more below.
The tooled Saddle bag is stunning. I’m scared to know the price.
Yes, stunning! I’m going to conservatively say it’s priced between $10K-$12K?
Finally, a book tote style with a shoulder strap! Gorgeous.
Exactly my thought!
The cannage tote bag reminds me of the Panarea tote many years ago. Glad they’re reviving it! Also loving this iteration of Lady Dior.
Yes, exactly! Panarea was a great bag and very useful- I have a black one and use it till now 🙂
Me too, I’m using a purple Panarea (sucker for purple color) and great for swimming. The 2nd hand price for a good condition one is standing strong relatively speaking.
Love the bucket bag! Good thing they removed the fringe from the crochet style and they added a drawstring pouch inside.
Wish they had added a zipper.
Beautiful collection!
the flowery lady dior and saddle with is stunning, the rest? maybe nope
When will it be released?