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In the men's spring collection for Dior, Robert Pattinson is photographed in a black and white ad campaign against the backdrop of a Parisian night. Shot by Karl Lagerfeld, the Dior Homme collection features Pattinson in a biker jacket, tuxedo, and suit, one embroidered with lily-of-the-valley motifs. The collection was overseen by Dior creative director Kris Van Assche and the campaign is meant to evoke film noir.
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Robert Pattinson models Dior Homme spring collection 2017
It is the first time that a fashion week has been dedicated to the form, described by organisers as a blend of haute couture and ready-to-wear or pret-a-porter. In Paris, we celebrate high-end haute couture,” said Jacob Abrian, the head of the Dubai-based Arab Fashion Council (AFC). In Dubai and the Arab world, “we want to be innovative”, he said, with off-the-rack clothing that is tailored to haute couture standards and can be customised.
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Arab Fashion Week flaunts ‘ready couture’ in Dubai
As Paris Fashion Week wraps up in the French capital, fashion journalists Sophie de Champsavin and Natalia Grgona, of Paris Modes TV, give us their take on this latest round of catwalk shows, showcasing upcoming trends and new faces to watch out for on the runway. What were the key trends for spring/summer 2017 in Paris? After New York, London and Milan, it was Paris's turn to unveil its vision of the SS17 woman.
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Sophie de Champsavin and Natalia Grgona of Paris Modes TV: ‘Shoulders, stripes and a 1980s vibe on the Paris runway’
As widely expected, Christian Dior officially announced the Italian designer's appointment as the label's new head creative on Friday, July 8, tweeting “Dior is delighted to welcome Ms. Maria Chiuri as artistic director of women's couture, RTW and accessory collections.” On Thursday, Valentino had confirmed that Maria Grazia Chiuri would be leaving her position of creative directorship at the Italian label, which she had shared with Pierpaolo Piccioli. As expected, it's the Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri who will take over as creative director of the Dior fashion house, replacing Raf Simons who stood down in October.
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Dior names Maria Grazia Chiuri as new creative director
Australian model Julia Nobis stars in Dior's autumn/winter 2016-2017 campaign, stepping into the role of a modern woman on the go — a busy, feminine and elegant figure with the “je ne sais quoi” that characterizes French chic. This rising star model is increasingly in-demand, lining up contracts with some of the biggest names in ready-to-wear and couture fashion, whether to walk the runways or pose in campaigns shot by internationally renowned photographers. After appearing in Dior's autumn/winter 2016-2017 show, it's no surprise to see her back again as the star of the new campaign.
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Dior campaign stars Julia Nobis on the go
A May 31 show at Blenheim Palace could mark a debut for Dior's new Creative Director. With Raf Simons having vacated the Creative Director's position in October 2015, Jonathan Saunders is said to be the Dior pick for Simons' successor. With Saunders having left Pollini in December 2015, as well as surrendering his own well known brand, talk is that he's accepted a position at Dior.
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Dior sets May date for London show
Robert Pattinson has been unveiled as the new face of Dior Homme.
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Robert Pattinson lands Dior fashion campaign
As newcomers rub shoulders with industry heavyweights and several major fashion houses await new designers, this edition of Paris Fashion Week — running March 1-9 — is sure to come with its own particular flavor. The current upheaval of designers affecting Paris, as well as Milan, is likely to steal some of the limelight in the French capital, as the industry waits for major Parisian houses Christian Dior and Lanvin to name new creative directors. Buzz-worthy newcomers to the Paris catwalk include Dutch designer Esther Louise Dorhout Mees with her eponymous label Dorhout Mees.
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Hot-ticket catwalk shows at Paris Fashion Week
Kim and Kanye’s tiniest tot is ready for fashion week.
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Ralph Lauren Gifts Saint West a Customized Bomber Jacket
