Invitation To Escape

Kim Jones is extending his collaboration with American artist Kenny Scharf into the Dior Beachwear 2021 Men’s capsule collection. The collaboration between the two was initiated for the house’s Fall 2021 collection but the creative dialogue with Scharf then resulted in this special capsule collection. It has everything from shirts to swim shorts and sunglasses to sandals—practically everything one could ever need for a day out on the beach.

The Beachwear capsule is at the crossroads of the vintage, sportswear, fashion and casual universes. This new wardrobe is also infused with a new, free and joyful energy. Brimming with the inventive passion of the American artist, an ensemble composed of a silk shirt and a swimsuit—complete with a bandana—brings to life the artist’s iconic “Viva Mare Viva Mar” painting featuring aquatic creatures in pop colors. Echoing the 1960s and 1970s, retro T-shirts, polo shirts, shorts and bathrobes combine Dior Oblique motifs in tone-on-tone and terry cotton, along with two-tone effects and plays on transparency. Reflecting relaxed elegance, tracksuits are revisited in blue or white and feature the Dior logo in rubber. Iconic leather goods and accessories also punctuate these looks celebrating the gentle life. In this spirit, the Saddle clutch or a refined boat bag adorned with the Dior Oblique jacquard are subtly paired with the Dior Paradise espadrilles.

Meanwhile, the essential Dior Atlas sandals—true objects of desire—come in a new white version. As a final touch, a bottle in steel may be worn crossbody thanks to an irresistible leather and Nylon shoulder strap. All in all, this is truly a summer ode to creativity and an invitation to escape.