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Dior's House of Craft
With fewer than 30 guests, the event felt less like a launch and more like a moment of shared contemplation. After some time exploring the space, a conversation began between Roitfeld and Niedermair, moderated by Alex Delotch Davis. They spoke about the curatorial process behind House of Craft and how it differed from shaping editorial stories. Both emphasized how much of Dior’s haute couture history is deeply political, and how they approached the exhibition through that lens. Roitfeld shared that the experience taught her things even she hadn’t known — like how Dior’s iconic “Bar” jacket got its name: Christian Dior imagined it being worn at the bar during cocktail hour.
... much of Dior’s haute couture history is deeply political ...
Walking through the exhibition felt like a learning experience in itself. One of the first things I discovered was that Dior had studied political science at Sciences Po — the prestigious Paris Institute of Political Studies, known for producing everyone from influential journalists to presidents. It added another layer of meaning to the show, especially after hearing Roitfeld and Niedermair speak about the political dimensions of couture.
One of the most captivating parts of the exhibition was the Atelier — a quiet corner where two artisans were at work, handcrafting Dior’s iconic ‘Bar’ suit and a pleated dress. They told me that making all the buttons for the suit takes about two weeks, and completing an entire dress can take up to three months. Their quiet focus made the labor behind couture feel immediate — and human.
Their quiet focus made the labor behind couture feel immediate — and human
Each section felt distinctly its own, yet Niedermair’s photographs of haute couture from every creative director served as a visual thread — tying the experience together with quiet cohesion. House of Craft strikes a rare balance between past and present. At a time when democratic institutions around the world are under strain, it felt especially powerful to witness a retrospective of another kind of enduring institution — not a country, but a creative house. One shaped over decades by many voices, each offering a singular vision while contributing to a shared legacy.
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"It is the end of a wonderful era that I wanted to capture and celebrate by creating the Balenciaga “archetypes”— the people, the silhouettes, the vibes and the ideas that have all been fundamental in my work for this amazing house."
"Moving on to the next chapter, this is my tribute to the creative research and work that me and my teams have done for the past 10 years. It is also my love letter to the most loyal and fashion forward audience that we have built around the house and connected with in this creative process."
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The Balenciaga by Demna Exhibition will encapsulate his decade at the house, staged at the Kering’s headquarters inside the historic Laennec landmark at 40 rue de Sèvres, where he began his tenure in 2015. The Balenciaga by Demna exhibition will be on view from June 26 through July 9 and is open to the public by registration, accessible via exposition.balenciaga.com.
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“Passalacqua is our little corner of paradise on Lake Como — a place filled with heart, soul, and marvel that make you fall in love over and over again. While we were envisioning this magical place, we never set out to meet expectations — we simply followed our instincts and created something special we wanted to share with others. That’s exactly why this collaboration with CDLP feels so right. CDLP, like us, leads with feeling. It’s about quality, craftsmanship, and a certain elegance that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Andreas and I have known each other for so many years — it was only a matter of time before our worlds collided. This collection is a piece of our friendship and of our shared sensibility — beautiful, comfortable, joyful. I hope our guests feel the love we poured into it, and that they take a little bit of Passalacqua with them when they leave. ” says Valentina De Santis, Owner of Passalacqua.
