Highlights from the Flamenco-inspired Dior cruise 2023 show

Maria Grazia Chiuri looked to traditional Andalusian craftsmanship

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Orin Carlin
Orin CarlinContent Writer
June 17, 2022
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Dior held its annual cruise show yesterday afternoon at the exquisite Plaza de España in Seville – a jewel in the city's architectural crown. The square provided a more than glamorous backdrop for creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri's latest work, which included pieces inspired by traditional Andalusian culture.

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Cruise shows provide designers with the opportunity to exercise creative freedom and create some really standout looks. Flamenco is a major part of the city's cultural framework, and so it was only right that the luxury maison paid homage. Maria chose to highlight unique craftsmanship, seeking input from leather artisans and specialist embroiderers from the region, to showcase expert techniques that are potentially under threat.

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"Fashion is a community endeavour. It's like we're celebrating all the work that we made together. The atmosphere in cruise is very strong, because there are all the artisans that collaborate with us at the show," she said during a preview.

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What were the clothes like at the Dior cruise 2023 show?

Models walk in a fashion show with one wearing a red dress and another in a red cape.© Photo: Getty Images

The collection featured romantic silhouettes and botanical embroidery on voluminous Bardot dresses in a range of regal purples, pinks and dusty reds. Also on show were sharply tailored jackets, displaying slightly gothic, feminised takes on traditional masculine Flamenco dress, as well as expert millinery and riding-inspired accessories.

Who attended the Dior cruise 2023 show? 

Friends of Dior included French supermodel Laetitia Casta, who looked ethereal in a haute couture strapless sheer lace midi, as well as singer Celeste who opted for a white pintucked blouse over a denim printed corset and matching straight-leg trousers. Also in attendance was Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran and actress Mathilde Warnier.

Laetitia Casta stands on a balcony in a strapless black lace gown, surrounded by red flowers.

French supermodel Laetitia Casta wore a black Dior lace gown

Person in Dior jumpsuit and white blouse standing before a Dior backdrop.

Singer Celeste opted for a white pintucked blouse and patterned trousers

A woman in a black lace dress stands before a Dior backdrop.

Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran wore an embroidered tulle gown by Dior 

A woman in a black and white Dior gown stands on a blue carpet, smiling.

Actress Mathilde Warnier wore monochrome tiered Dior gown

Where was the location of the Dior cruise 2023 show?

The Dior cruise show was held in Seville, Spain, at the historic backdrop of the Plaza de España. The show opened with an unforgettable Flamenco performance, choreographed by Blanca Li.

Scroll down to see highlights from the Dior cruise 2023 collection:

Model walks runway in red off-shoulder gown with layered ruffles and pearl necklace.© Photo: Getty Images
A woman in a black and gold outfit and hat walks down a runway.© Photo: Getty Images
A woman in a red dress and black hat walks down a runway.© Photo: Getty Images
A woman in a black velvet top and gold skirt walks down a runway.© Photo: Getty Images

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