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Flamenco and the iconographic elements of the tradition of Moorish Spain are the inspirations of Cruise 2023 collectionfrom Dior. Maria Grazia Chiuri, creative director of the Maison, has written a new chapter in her exploration of femininity with reference to mythical and deeply symbolic figures of Iberian culture. The show takes place in the spectacular Plaza de España

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The collection was divided into three parts: in the first block, looks in which the white, black and blood redshades very present in the dresses of the Andalusian tradition

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The Maison Dior maintains deep ties with Spain and the “Crucero Collection” 2023 celebrates this ancient friendship through clothes of craftsmanship which include second woven fabrics local techniques. Hence the presence of lace and lace of various shapes, mantillas edged with fringes, embroidered dresses and outerwear

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The bullfighter suit, with high-waisted short ankle-length trousers, shirt and suspenders, hat with brim and bolero jacket, short, boxy and with frogs, it is one of the most interesting looks seen on the catwalk. Chiuri’s reference is Carmen Amayacalled “la Capitana”, legend of flamenco as well as the first to dress with pants, who revolutionized this dance by giving it a new meaning

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The essentials of the collection are the shirts, often with decorative collars, embroidered vests, hats with gaucho style brim, short jackets or jackets with cape sleeves and suspenders

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In the second part of the show the proposals are decidedly more in the Dior by Chiuri style, hence the shades of the looks that change to beige and light gray, typical of the Maison

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The mix becomes even more interesting with the addition of jeans, beloved by Chiuri and very trendy this season. Do not miss the print with the brand logos

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All to be admired are the leather creations, richly worked according to the local taste

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Among the looks there are also the classic fitted jackets, classics of the Maison Dior revisited by Maria Grazia Chiuri

The last part of the show is reserved for evening dresses: maxi volume dresses proposed in several colors in taffeta that reflects the light: red, purple and ocher yellow, all colors that are linked to the Andalusian style

In the finale, the black and gold creations inspired by the dressed and bejeweled Madonnas of the major cathedrals of Seville stand out. The designer has published the videos of her tours in the city to discover the statues of the Virgins whose precious clothes are an expression of the superfine skill of local tailors and embroiderers. The one for the Virgin Maryin the version of the Addolorata, is an ancient cult, widely practiced in Spain and is a powerful reference for the feminist message conveyed by Chiuri in its collections

The whole parade is accompanied by the notes of flamenco played by a live orchestra complete with violins. The choreography is impressive and the dancers are dressed in scarlet Dior dresses, bodysuits and dresses in transparent tulle

Chiara Ferragni is one of the guests of the prestigious fashion show. The entrepreneur, who has chosen Dior for many of the most important occasions in her life, sports a dark dress and a beauty look in line with the absolutely irresistible evening

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