Dior Men’s Fall-Winter 2024-25 Collection Unveiled at Paris Fashion Week
Dior Men made a statement at Paris Fashion Week with the unveiling of its Fall-Winter 2024-25 collection. Kim Jones, the creative mind behind the brand, drew inspiration from Rudolf Nureyev, the partner of ballerina Margot Fonteyn and a close friend of Monsieur Dior. The collection captures Nureyev’s life both on and off the stage, solidifying the essence of male Couture.
Jones curated a binary collection, encapsulating the on-stage and backstage aspects of the theatrical world alongside the realities of everyday life. The first part pays homage to dancewear, featuring jumpsuits, dance shoes, caps, and scarves to cover the head. On the other side, it draws from the Dior Haute Couture collections, with subtle references to those signed by Yves Saint Laurent.
A standout element of the collection is the fusion of the iconic Bar jacket from the New Look with the Tailleur Oblique, a successful creation from Jones’s debut collection for Dior Men. This combination showcases one of the most accomplished exercises in the collection, presenting a dynamic interplay of diverse images.
The official announcement of male Couture within Maison Dior follows, and with it, a shift from nonchalance to extravagance. The runway dazzles with pinstriped coats adorned with crystal embroidery at the waist, leather tank tops with printed crocodile patterns, and other archival embroideries, including the one from Monsieur Dior’s 1950 creation for Fonteyn – the Debussy gown.
The grand finale takes place on a double rotating runway resembling a musical carousel. The inner circle alternates, creating a carousel-like effect – a concept previously experimented with by Alessandro Michele in a post-pandemic Gucci runway. However, in this context, it symbolizes triumph more than playfulness, concluding the show on a high note.
Dior Men’s Fall-Winter 2024-25 collection not only pays homage to the legacy of Rudolf Nureyev and Monsieur Dior but also marks the formal establishment of male Couture within the esteemed Maison Dior. The showcase combines elements of tradition and innovation, offering a visual feast for fashion enthusiasts around the world.
