Maria Grazia Chiuri presented the collection at the Gateway of India in Mumbai as a joyous ode to the country.

Maria Grazia Chiuri has a long-standing connection to India, as she always had a deep working relationship and friendship with Karishma Swali, the director of Chanakya School of Craft in Mumbai.
And when she encountered a photo of artistic director Marc Bohan arriving in Delhi and Mumbai for Dior shows in April 1962 from the Dior archive, it sparked her journey for the Pre-Fall 2023 collection.
This collection shown in Mumbai celebrates the long-lasting relationship between Dior and Chanakya and is also an ode to Indian savoir-faire and the richness of Indian textiles.

This cross-cultural collaboration has led to a collection that embraces traditional silhouettes, expert craftsmanship, and extraordinary techniques derived from India while showcasing Dior's signature aesthetic and wearability. 
From sari-inspired straight skirts to Christian Dior &lsquo;Bar&rsquo; jacket with Nehru-style collar and the &lsquo;Jardin Indien&rsquo; &ndash; a new iteration of toile de Jouy featuring Indian flora and fauna &ndash;, the collection perfectly interpreted the bond between Indian artisans and the French house.

With an evocative colour palette including rani pink, neela blue, and jamuni violet as a tribute to Marc Bohan, and intricate savoir-faire such as block printing, mirror, and aari embroidery from Chanakya ateliers.
 This collection is not only about fashion pieces, but it&rsquo;s also a creative vision that fully celebrated the collaboration between Dior and Chanakya, as well as the bond between France and India.

Dior Pre-Fall 2023 collection pays homage to the culture and artistry of India

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