Inspired by the desert landscape and a striking Californian vibe, artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri presented her first cruise collection for Dior. Artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Vicki Noble played muse to the collection that was replete with handcrafted details, from fur and shearling to feathers and fringes in rich desert colours. Dior’s connection with California goes back to the days of Monsieur Dior who visited San Francisco in 1947. His Ovale collection of 1951 was influenced by the Lascaux cave paintings known to be over 20,000 years old. Chiuri revisited the idea and the inspiration to create her own range of primitive prints derived from etchings in these caves and the results instantly clicked with our modern tastes.

Emerging from a confluence of ideas, eras, and personas, the Dior atelier presented an impressive lineup of 60 plus looks. The show not only left the fans with myriad options ranging from street wear to evening wear but unveiled another side of LA, one that is far from the glamour of Hollywood.