Cover Dior Maison’s Ranelagh collection evokes poetic memories of a Parisian winter garden
Dior Maison’s Ranelagh collection evokes poetic memories of a Parisian winter garden
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The Dior Maison Ranelagh collection transforms Christian Dior’s memories of a Parisian winter garden into poetic objects of desire
In Dior Maison’s Ranelagh collection, creative director Cordelia de Castellane channels the dreamlike beauty of Christian Dior’s former Parisian home in the Ranelagh district, where a fresco in his winter garden inspired this lyrical ode to nature. Evoking the couturier’s cherished childhood walks through blooming gardens, the collection unfolds as a ballet of colour and craftsmanship.
Vivid botanical motifs hand-painted on glass express the privilege of enjoying fresh flowers inside glass-encased hothouses in winter, while the same motifs rendered in wool, cashmere and bronze recall festive times. At once refined and romantic, the Ranelagh collection brings the maison’s couture spirit into the home through textures and hues that celebrate the art of living.
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Tactile Elegance
Above A wool-and-cashmere jacquard cushion
A wool-and-cashmere jacquard cushion
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Woven from the finest wool and cashmere, the Ranelagh jacquard cushions and throw are the heart of the collection’s comfort. Weighing 1.4kg, the 180 x 140cm throw blooms with embroidered and woven wildflowers—a nod to the luxuriant gardens Dior so adored. Available in two sizes, the cushions feature the same motifs, offering a refined way to layer warmth and pattern across any seating area. Draped over a sofa or arranged on a bed, these pieces bring tactile poetry to daily rituals, echoing the intimacy of a winter garden preserved from the chill.
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Painted Whimsy
A table setting combining the Ranelagh and Ode à la Nature collections
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The tableware pieces extend this reverie into the dining room. Hand-painted plates and glassware dance with multicoloured bouquets, each brushstroke alive with spontaneity. Crafted in collaboration with long-established ateliers such as the Manufacture des Émaux de Longwy, the porcelain and glass pieces meld artisanal skill with modern allure. When set under candlelight, their motifs shimmer like petals caught in motion, turning an ordinary meal into a visual feast, a testament to Dior’s lifelong fascination with the poetry of entertaining.
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Sculptural Light
Above A Hortensia candleholder
A Hortensia candleholder
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Completing the collection are objets d’art that elevate interiors with their sculptural presence: the bronze Hortensia candleholders that anchor the range. Named after the European colloquial term for hydrangea, they combine sensuous lines with metallic lustre, balancing old-world charm with contemporary grace through the aesthetically pleasing, random petal placement of this classic bloom, illuminating the home with quiet grandeur—a homage to nature, craft, and the timeless allure of Dior’s art de vivre.
Jakarta-born, Bandung-raised and Singapore-based, Asih Jenie trained in Visual Communication Design at Bandung Institute of Technology and Architecture at Parahyangan Catholic University. She brings both rigour and heart to design journalism, infused with a distinct Southeast Asian voice.
As a child, she doodled on the edges of her schoolbooks and never outgrew her fascination with all things well-made and well-told. Her 15-year career spans editorial roles and bylines in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Australia, across spatial design titles such as Dwell Asia, Cubes, Design Anthology, Habitus Living, and Home & Decor.
After a brief stint in public relations, she returned to publishing in 2023 to lead Tatler Homes Singapore, where she continues to tell stories about how we shape the spaces that shape us.
