Dior Tears

Guest Designed By Denim Tears

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“I want to share that moment in time, that beautiful moment in time where black writers and musicians and artists were coming from America, running from America, and finding some level of acceptance in certain European cities and being able to have their art respected and who they are respected.”

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Ancient Future

In the heart of the mesmerizing architecture of the grand Egyptian Museum, the silhouettes of the Dior Tears capsule collection are unveiled in the form of tableaux vivants, surrounded by enchanting antiquity. A captivating journey between past, present and future.

A Journey Of Jazz

A dialogue between New York and Paris – via New Orleans to Cairo – is featured in the presentation of the Dior Tears capsule collection. Musically directed by artist and composer cktrl, who accompanied this unique moment with a performance, a plural music that unites temporalities and world cultures. True encounter(s).

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Denim Is The New Desire

The models conceived by Kim Jones and Denim Tears – guest designer – have denim as their basis, with special jacquards and fifties shapes retained. American homespun meets French high craft; a commingling and cross-fertilization of fashion and cultural codes in the collection reflect the movement and influence of the great African-American jazz musicians who travelled to Europe to play. A meeting of elegance and singularity, casual and classic.

Essential Functionality

Punctuating the looks with a touch of boldness, the accessories dreamed up by Kim Jones and Denim Tears – guest designer – reflect the story of this cultural exchange at the crossroads of the arts. Affording comfort and freedom, these new essentials, with elegant cognac leather cognac leather accessories, such as the trumpet bag, strike a balance between workwear and sleekness.