A QUIET ELEGANCE Christian dior

“Couture is about something hidden,” Maria Grazia Chiuri explains. “Craftsmanship is long; it is a dream for a future.” And it’s her vision of this dream that was presented in Dior’s haute couture collection for fall. Observe: ethereal gowns in powdery soft palettes are pleated, feathered and hand-embroidered to perfection (some dresses took around 1,000 hours to make — a testament to the intense dedication of Dior’s skilled petites mains) while a smattering of tailored suits, including a glinting ottoman trouser suit in gold lamé, offers a modern take on the House’s iconic Bar suit. Meanwhile, veiled Parisienne berets by master milliner Stephen Jones take inspiration from the formidable Mitzah Bricard, muse to couturier Christian Dior himself. This season, luxury meets intimacy. And the result? Exquisite.