2019 is the year of Dior in speaking terms of exhibitions. Four museums all over the world present the magnificent work of the fabulous designer and his fashion legacy: “Christian Dior, les Trésors de la collection”, “Dior. From Paris to the World”,”Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now” and “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams”.
Christian Dior, les Trésors de la collection until January 6, 2019 Until the 6th of January the exhibition “Les Trésors de la collection” can be seen in the Christian Dior Museum – Granville. In the little town Granville, the designer grew up and they’re showing his creations regularly. More information: https://www.dior.com/couture/de_de/das-haus-dior/ausstellungen/christian-dior-und-granville
Dior. From Paris to the World until March 3, 2019
The second exhibition takes place in Denver until March 3, 2019. “From Paris to the World” surveys 70 years of the House of Dior’s enduring legacy and its global influence. A selection of more than 200 couture dresses, as well as accessories, costume jewelry, photographs, drawings, runway videos, and other archival material, will trace the history of the iconic haute couture fashion house, its founder, Christian Dior, and the subsequent artistic directors who carried Dior’s vision into the 21st century.
More information: https://denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/dior
Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now
until March 3, 2019
The Philadelphia Museum of Art also deals with Dior until March and presents his very own collection. Gowns to audacious contemporary ensembles, and everything in between. “Experience the drama and glamor of some of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed. The pieces in the exhibition-daywear, bridal wear, and more-showcase the Museum’s outstanding costume collection. Many are on view for the first time.” More information: http://philamuseum.org/exhibitions/873.html
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
February 2 – July 14, 2019
Last but not least, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London presents one of Dior’s biggest retrospectives. The exhibition also investigates Dior’s creative collaborations with British manufacturers, including Dents (gloves), Rayne (shoes), Lyle & Scott (knitwear) and Mitchel Maer (costume jewelery). Meet celebrities from Nancy Mitford to ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn. A highlight will be the Christian Dior dress worn by Princess Margaret for her 21st birthday celebrations, generously on loan from the Museum of London following conservation work. The exhibition furthermore is a remembrance of Dior’s spectacular fashion shows staged in the UK’s most luxurious stately homes, including Blenheim Palace in 1954, of which several ensembles are now in the V & A’s collection.
More information: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/dior-designer-of-dreams
