Didn't catch the first ever digital haute couture fashion week? We're listing the best live-streamed shows
Amidst the ongoing pandemic, Haute Couture Week successfully took place this week, albeit digitally. Between July 6 to 8, members of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) presented their Fall/Winter 2020 collections via FHCM’s dedicated platform—the first time this exclusive event is made available to the public.
From fashion films to mini-documentaries, these haute couture maisons sought to capture and showcase the inspirations, ideals and the craftsmanship that goes into the making of their pieces for the screen. We’ve picked out some of the highlights not to be missed.
1. Christian Dior
Magic and enchantment is in the air at Christian Dior, which presented a dreamlike film directed by Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone. Le Mythe Dior takes us into a surreal forest where mythical characters like naiads and mermaids come to life.
In a nod towards 1945’s Théâtre de la Mode—a post-World War II touring exhibit of miniature couture dresses—we are introduced to each of the magical beings as two bell boys peddle the 37 looks from Christian Dior’s fall/winter 2020 haute couture collection from a trunk, fashioned after the House’s headquarters on Avenue Montaigne.
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