The Lightness Of Being
Prestige Singapore|June 2023
Haute Couture Shows Are Often Packed With High-octane Drama, Coupled With Spectacular Demonstrations From Each Storied House, Pulling Out All Stops And Displaying Every Fashion Trick In Its Arsenal. This Pompous Fanfare Could Be Argued As A Must-do For Justifying Each Creation's Prestigious Price Tag, And If Not, Carried Out To Celebrate The Profound Artistry Behind All The Time-honoured Métier Crafts. Here Are The Highlights Of This Season's Nod To Ballroom Clubs, Art Deco And The Jazz Age
SHARON TULASIDAS
The Lightness Of Being

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Archival photos of Josephine Baker dressed in Dior couture while performing in New York circa 1951, served as a storyboard for Maria Grazia Chiuri's '20s-inspired collection. The African-American singer-dancer gained renown as a successful showgirl, but rather than narrowing the focus on the glitzy world of burlesque costumes, Chiuri perused photographs of the entertainer in off-duty day looks and wartime uniforms. Intuitively picking the pared-down, daily-dressing route, she kept to an easy, elongated silhouette that nipped low in the waist and ended at the shin. Channelling Monsieur Christian Dior's legendary New Look, everyday suits were evidently softer and youthfully elegant, while heavily beaded dresses exuded discreet glamour.

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