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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Jess Cartner-Morley in Paris

‘Depth of tradition’: Dior haute couture show celebrates India’s art and embroidery

Models wearing Dior dresses in the show at the Musee Rodin, standing in front of tapestries
The clothes were kept simple against the background of the tapestries decorating the show venue. Photograph: Laura Sciacovelli

A Dior haute couture show in the gardens of the Musée Rodin is as Parisian as fashion gets. But this season, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri’s heart was in India.

“There is an idea that Indian embroidery is something cheap,” said Chiuri before the show. “We talk a lot about the incredible ateliers we have here in the Avenue Montaigne.

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