Dior mashes up laid-back ‘indie sleaze’ with elegant luxury

Fashion brands were tuned to the weather forecast in Paris in the run-up to the menswear shows this week – and aware temperatures would reach 40C on Wednesday. This weekend a decision was made – the Christian Dior show, originally scheduled for the afternoon, would be moved to 9am, to avoid the heat of the day. The change in time certainly made the experience more palatable – as did (in possibly a fashion-week first) the cool towels handed to guests on arrival, umbrellas to block out the sun and personalised fans on seats. In the grounds of the grand Musée Nissim de Camondo, which is under renovation to reopen in 2030, those in the garden even had the benefit of the occasional breeze. The mixed-up approach felt elegantly wasted, the wardrobe of someone with deep pockets who makes going out after dark central to their lifestyle. Photograph: Pixelformula/Sipa/Shutterstock A deconstructed look at Dior. Photograph: WWD/Getty The soundtrack to the show was by Fred Again , the DJ and producer leading a new wave of dance music, the invitation a black disco ball, and the collection had a corresponding – if distinctly luxury – hedonism to it. There were trousers covered in hologram sequins, ripped jeans and oversize metallic brooches. Some of the suits were deconstructed and remade in chiffon to give an ultra laid-back feel. …