Dior puts Chinese elements in high fashion

As 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, Dior is once again taking part in the China International Import Expo.

During this event held in Shanghai from Tuesday to Sunday, Dior reaffirms its unbreakable ties with the country by presenting creations inspired by Chinese culture.

From Christian Dior and Marc Bohan to Maria Grazia Chiuri, Kim Jones and Victoire de Castellane, Dior's artistic directors have infused their collections with references to and dialogues with Chinese culture.

Sketches of the Chine ensemble by Christian Dior in 1948 and the Ombre Chinoise gown by Bohan in 1964 showcase the designers' passion for this incredible destination. Chiuri also drew inspiration from Chinese culture for the 2018 haute couture collection, revealed in exclusive shows in Shanghai. Silhouettes are staged alongside a spellbinding model by Jones for Dior men's Fall 2021 collection, on which Kenny Scharf's designs are transposed using the traditional dazi technique of Su embroidery, a craftsmanship listed as China's intangible cultural heritage.