Dior's Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week show brings out a myriad of A-listers, most notably Rihanna, who sat front row for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior Spring/Summer 2024 couture collection. The French fashion house is known for quintessential Parisian elegance, but RiRi offered her own 'Bad Gal' spin: Rihanna wore a floppy newsboy cap with a puffer, peplum-style jacket and matching skirt. Fashion nerds will recognize her fit-and-flare top as a reiteration of one of the brand's most notable silhouettes, the Dior New Look, only done in newfound puffy fabrications.
The particular style dates back to 1947 when Christian Dior debuted the 'New Look' for the first time. The hallmark features of the style include a cinched waist, rounded shoulders, and a full skirt. While the silhouette caters to a traditionally "feminine" archetype, Rihanna challenges that with a tomboy-inspired take on the style. Yes, her look stays true to the silhouette's key features, but with a bit of updating and styling that brings the classic look into 2024. Let's dive in.
