Dior RTW

[880]

I think there are a few cute and wearable pieces here and there. But to be blunt, Dior today has no romance, fantasy, or imagination.
Galliano's Dior was all about fantasy. It was glorious! (yes some were tacky.)
Now they are well made basics. Nothing is special to the Galliano level.
Just my humble opinion...

Agree But, I don’t have the height or figure for fantasy lol. I strive to have well made, well fitting basics in my wardrobe

Arguably, the down to earth POV charge can be levied at both MGC and VV at chanel. I’ll take scattered wearability esp as the price points here can be relatively reasonable (in comparison to chanel)

the movie clueless and catholic school girl featured in some of the looks (as per the review below); natural taupe leopard in others; and black and Lace stuff in yet others. a bit of a retread, but certainly a lot could be wearable updates. I don’t mind bc I’m relatively new to Dior RTW. The taupe leopard dior selected washes my dark olive skin out; I think it’s better suited to Caucasian, pale Asian skin or those who are darker — for more contrast. JMO of course.

Dior Presents Its Women's Fall 2022 collection

Maria Grazia Chiuri draws inspiration from the women of Justine Picardie's Miss Dior for the house's Fall 2022 collection.

www.wonderlandmagazine.com

 

[xiaoxiao]

any thoughts on pre fall 2022

I wish the puffy dress has long sleeves instead of short. I would have worn it as coat. The dresses are quite wearable as always… the rest reminds me of my school uniforms back in the days.

 

[Brooklynite]

Agree But, I don’t have the height or figure for fantasy lol. I strive to have well made, well fitting basics in my wardrobe

Arguably, the down to earth POV charge can be levied at both MGC and VV at chanel. I’ll take scattered wearability esp as the price points here can be relatively reasonable (in comparison to chanel)

the movie clueless and catholic school girl featured in some of the looks (as per the review below); natural taupe leopard in others; and black and Lace stuff in yet others. a bit of a retread, but certainly a lot could be wearable updates. I don’t mind bc I’m relatively new to Dior RTW. The taupe leopard dior selected washes my dark olive skin out; I think it’s better suited to Caucasian, pale Asian skin or those who are darker — for more contrast. JMO of course.

Dior Presents Its Women's Fall 2022 collection

Maria Grazia Chiuri draws inspiration from the women of Justine Picardie's Miss Dior for the house's Fall 2022 collection.

www.wonderlandmagazine.com

It's probably more wearable. No doubt. MGC is responsible for updating the bar jacket outfit (with shorts or tulle skirts) and it is brilliant.
I guess I just miss Galliano's Dior too much. The bar (no pun intended) is probably too high.

 

[880]

I wish the puffy dress has long sleeves instead of short. I would have worn it as coat. The dresses are quite wearable as always… the rest reminds me of my school uniforms back in the days.

I like some of the black skirts with wider or dropped waistbands in the new collection (for me, the skirt is always more flattering when the pleat starts lower)I think MGC is around my generation (I’m 54) and she was interviewed as saying that when she was in school, girls rolled up the uniform skirts to be shorter. I was like, yep, been there. Plus the Oxford shirt, the fisherman sweater, the sleeveless puffer. . . The transparent tulle. And, if I am to be honest, the sneaker, the combat or work boot, the fishnet detailing, too much eyeliner. The collection is like an upscale checklist of misspent youth (wannabe punk crossed with the preppy handbook) esp. if you add a dunhill red or clove cigarette lol. updated and refined nostalgia

@Brooklynite, totally agree re the high bar re accessibility, Id like to think VV or MGC must have been the cool girl taste arbiters in school, whereas all or galliano were Fashion Designers

 

[xiaoxiao]

I like some of the black skirts with wider or dropped waistbands in the new collection (for me, the skirt is always more flattering when the pleat starts lower)I think MGC is around my generation (I’m 54) and she was interviewed as saying that when she was in school, girls rolled up the uniform skirts to be shorter. I was like, yep, been there. Plus the Oxford shirt, the fisherman sweater, the sleeveless puffer. . . The transparent tulle. And, if I am to be honest, the sneaker, the combat or work boot, the fishnet detailing, too much eyeliner. The collection is like an upscale checklist of misspent youth (wannabe punk crossed with the preppy handbook) esp. if you add a dunhill red or clove cigarette lol. updated and refined nostalgia

@Brooklynite, totally agree re the high bar re accessibility, Id like to think VV or MGC must have been the cool girl taste arbiters in school, whereas all or galliano were Fashion Designers

indeed re: rolling up the skirt def been there done that. And this!! “wannabe punk crossed with the preppy handbook” - no wonder it feels so familiar coz that was me!! I’m sure I will find some pieces here and there as we always do!

 

[MissV]

Hi Ladies!
I had posted in the main forum but 808 had mentioned this thread to possible obtain more information about this jacket.
I'm just wondering if it has or will come in any other colorway? Name?

Thank you so much

 

[MissV]

Hi Ladies!
I had posted in the main forum but 808 had mentioned this thread to possible obtain more information about this jacket.
I'm just wondering if it has or will come in any other colorway? Name?

Thank you so much

Sorry I meant 880

 

[Tasha1]

I wasn't wowed by this collection at first.
I had found it boring and repetitive. Later, as I was looking at details I chose some looks to be okay. Exm, a leopard skirt and a Leopard dress.
There are good basic things but honestly how many of them do we need and they are substitutable by other brands. I like the bar jacket, but the same cut/colour season in season out, how many could we have in our wardrobe? 1,2 5? Of course, there are other jackets, but limited production and hard to get.

I like Dior but the brand isn't flamboyant any more, it is an expensive working horse.

 

[averagejoe]

I wasn't wowed by this collection at first.
I had found it boring and repetitive. Later, as I was looking at details I chose some looks to be okay. Exm, a leopard skirt and a Leopard dress.
There are good basic things but honestly how many of them do we need and they are substitutable by other brands. I like the bar jacket, but the same cut/colour season in season out, how many could we have in our wardrobe? 1,2 5? Of course, there are other jackets, but limited production and hard to get.

I like Dior but the brand isn't flamboyant any more, it is an expensive working horse.

Maria Grazia Chiuri makes a lot of flattering, wearable pieces that women can buy which often don't look dated easily and work well as investment pieces. For instance, if someone were to mix and match pieces from MGC's first collection for Dior to the new Cruise 2022 collection, the pieces would look like they go together without looking weird or dated. Great for wardrobe-building.

I do miss the excitement of new ideas on the runway. This is happening at most of the big names, I find. I was watching the Chanel Metiers D'Art collection recently and thought that all the clothes always look the same, too. There were great pieces that women can buy and keep for decades, which pair well with pieces from previous collections. But it wasn't exciting. I don't remember the last time a fashion show by a big brand excited me with an idea that was really cool and/or new. Sigh...

 

[tanya^luv^purse]

Maria Grazia Chiuri makes a lot of flattering, wearable pieces that women can buy which often don't look dated easily and work well as investment pieces. For instance, if someone were to mix and match pieces from MGC's first collection for Dior to the new Cruise 2022 collection, the pieces would look like they go together without looking weird or dated. Great for wardrobe-building.

I do miss the excitement of new ideas on the runway. This is happening at most of the big names, I find. I was watching the Chanel Metiers D'Art collection recently and thought that all the clothes always look the same, too. There were great pieces that women can buy and keep for decades, which pair well with pieces from previous collections. But it wasn't exciting. I don't remember the last time a fashion show by a big brand excited me with an idea that was really cool and/or new. Sigh...

Took the words right out of my mouth! I liked the collection; I could see in it the house DNA but updated through MGC's eyes. I think the wearable (commercial?) trend is intentional and even reflected in Haute Couture collections (see example Dior, Chanel, etc.). I think the last 'interesting' collection I saw was Balenciaga Fall HC collection.
I can appreciate both avant garde and the more 'orthodox' design when it comes to art and/or fashion, but MGC's esthetic aligns nicely with my personal style so I find her collection appealing.

 

[averagejoe]

Took the words right out of my mouth! I liked the collection; I could see in it the house DNA but updated through MGC's eyes. I think the wearable (commercial?) trend is intentional and even reflected in Haute Couture collections (see example Dior, Chanel, etc.). I think the last 'interesting' collection I saw was Balenciaga Fall HC collection.
I can appreciate both avant garde and the more 'orthodox' design when it comes to art and/or fashion, but MGC's esthetic aligns nicely with my personal style so I find her collection appealing.

My personal style is very "safe" (commercial). The few times I tried things that were avant garde, I felt very self-conscious and ended up only wearing those pieces once, with some pieces never getting any wear. I still buy them every once in a while, but my wardrobe has predominantly commercial, wearable pieces.

So I do appreciate the brands making clothes that are easy to wear that I can also feel confident in.

During Galliano's time at Dior, his shows were wild and entertaining, but so many of the looks are completely unwearable on the street without looking like a fashion victim!

 

[Tasha1]

The pieces are wearable, but I miss silent chic, that logomania kills me, bought a beautiful cashmere sweater, only at home I noticed big letters Christian Dior
The pieces are easy to match, I don't deny but the same style only other fabrics and colours are very repeatable. Wearing a SF dress I get a compliment "elegant", wearing a MGC tulle skirt I get " oh, I have got the same one"

I like many Dior pieces on Melanie *****.

If to make choice between a €8000 Dior dress and the same priced Chanel jacket, the first one is more wearable, the second is more outstanding and sophisticated.
But how often do we put a €8000 dress on?

 

[averagejoe]

The pieces are wearable, but I miss silent chic, that logomania kills me, bought a beautiful cashmere sweater, only at home I noticed big letters Christian Dior

I totally agree with that. I love logos, especially the Dior Oblique, but I'm afraid that Dior may be relying too much on them to sell merchandise (logo pieces do sell much better than pieces without any logos). It can hurt the image of the brand over time when people get logo fatigue. When people are asked what a brand stands for, it would be a terrible thing if people just say "logos". For instance, I actually don't really know what LV RTW for men stands for except for LV logos all over the place. To me, none of the cuts of the men's clothes are exceptional (no offense to anyone who likes their men's RTW).

 

[periogirl28]

I can confirm that Dior HC has become intentionally more commercial/ wearable. They are trying to introduce RTW clients to consider Couture.

 

[luckylove]

I love women's Dior for it's beautifully cut cocktail dresses. The long pleated skirts that have been so popular tend to drown and overwhelm me in too much fabric. As much as I love the classic cocktail attire, I long for more variety in chic, fun and innovative daywear. I feel the men's line has been far more interesting and innovative in creating chic, fun casual wear. I wish they would create some pieces for ladies! Idk... it may just be that I am the only female in my house so I spend a lot more time in the men's boutique and know the lines fairly well. I think the menswear is often wonderful!