AWC and The Arts
Guided Tour of Dior - A New Look
by Monique Varma
Timeless, trailblazing, elegant and influential – the designs of Christian Dior (1905-1957) are all of these. Just after the Second World War, he established his own house in Paris, which soon became famous, and he quickly took the fashion world by storm. His ‘New Look’, with its full skirts, changed fashion, and his silhouettes were worn from Paris to London, New York, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro. His successors – Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri – have continuously perpetuated his visionary boldness. Their talent and boundless creativity have left an indelible mark on the unique history of the House of Dior. “The ideas of the founding-couturier are still very much alive”, says curator Madelief Hohé. “His designs will be shown in Kunstmuseum Den Haag in dialogue with those of Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior’s current – and first female – Creative Director.”
Date: Friday, October 4th
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Place: Kunst Museum, Stadhouderslaan 41, 2517 HV The Hague
Cost: €15.00 for guided tour
Museum entrance fee is not included. Entrance is free with museum card. If you don't have a museum card, you can buy entrance tickets on the day of or in advance at https://www.kunstmuseum.nl/en/visit
Registration/Cancellation deadline: September 27th
Minimum/Maximum: 10/15
Contact: Jane Choy, jechoy@me.com or 0654331764