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Read on to know more about the meticulous savoir-faire behind Dior's iconic pumps
The Dior autumn-winter 2022-2023 ready-to-wear collection features the iconic pumps reinvented by Italian fashion designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, who wanted to create a timeless design that was a mix of the past and the future, in collaboration with Roger Vivier.
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Named after the year 1962, the year of their creation, and 2022, the pumps combine heritage and innovation. They are adorned with elaborate embroidery and technical elements inspired by research from D-Air lab, an Italian start-up founded in 2015 and led by architect Silvia Dainese Gris.
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Dior ateliers meticulously applied mimosa flowers to each model, extending the ornament to the heel. Pearls with a coral motif also extend in a fringe on the toe of the shoe, and on the transparent fishnet base are glistening turquoise stones.
The high-tech strap, which comes from the world of motorcycling, wraps around the ankle. It is made of ultralight neoprene and has a fastening system with fluorescent yellow stitching.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
