Dior is currently holding the "Le Theatre Dior" exhibition at the 9th floor Festival Plaza of the Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
The exhibition looks back at Dior's archives from its early days as a couture house. Paying homage to the historic "Le Theatre de la Mode" exhibition held in Paris in 1945 shortly after the end of World War II, the exhibition features meticulously recreated miniatures of original models from that time.
The divine dwells in the details. The intricate stitching, delicate pleats, layered appliqués, sparkling jewels and sequins. These meticulously restored pieces are a crystallization of breathtaking beauty.
You'll be left stunned, or rather, overwhelmed by the sheer perfection of the pieces. By tracing the beauty that resides in the details, the miniature dresses come closer to you with life-size reality.
Each of the nine dollhouses, each with its own theme, contains dresses that have been meticulously crafted by the artisans working at the atelier. The way they spin around with their light, electric mechanisms is just like the elegant ladies of the time dancing at balls.
For example, in the "Miss Dior" dollhouse, which Mori Hikari, who appeared as a presenter on the first day, cited as her favorite, a dress inspired by the famous perfume is on display.
A dress, covered in countless organza flowers, resembling a swan adorned with colorful petals, emerges from the petals of the lily, Dior's signature flower. Even for a life-size dress, these organza petals would require meticulous work, and a considerable amount of time must have been spent on them. It's even more astonishing to see them in miniature size. It's not hard to imagine the skill of the artisans who support the Maison.
The dresses aren't the only ones meticulously crafted. The same goes for the nine dollhouses, and the stage sets that complement the dresses also feature intricate designs. The film entertains with elaborate productions, including a ballroom with video of design drawings and archives from that time playing in the background, and a palace decorated with majestic stone pillars and sparkling silver chandeliers.
Although it is a retrospective, you can still feel the "newness" that is unique to Dior, a brand that has always led the fashion world, because you can sense the "preciseness" of the craftsmanship that has been passed down through the generations of creators.
It may be fair to say that those who were able to see it were "lucky" given the short duration of the exhibition. What's more, it's free to view. Such a wonderful exhibition is open to everyone. If you visit, you'll not only be moved by its beauty, but you'll also be able to sense the depth of the maison's legacy.
[Exhibition Information]
"Le Theatre Dior"
Venue: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9th floor, Festival Plaza
Address: 8-7 Kakuta-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Dates: Now through June 25th
Admission is free
The exhibition looks back at Dior's archives from its early days as a couture house. Paying homage to the historic "Le Theatre de la Mode" exhibition held in Paris in 1945 shortly after the end of World War II, the exhibition features meticulously recreated miniatures of original models from that time.
The divine dwells in the details. The intricate stitching, delicate pleats, layered appliqués, sparkling jewels and sequins. These meticulously restored pieces are a crystallization of breathtaking beauty.
You'll be left stunned, or rather, overwhelmed by the sheer perfection of the pieces. By tracing the beauty that resides in the details, the miniature dresses come closer to you with life-size reality.
Each of the nine dollhouses, each with its own theme, contains dresses that have been meticulously crafted by the artisans working at the atelier. The way they spin around with their light, electric mechanisms is just like the elegant ladies of the time dancing at balls.
For example, in the "Miss Dior" dollhouse, which Mori Hikari, who appeared as a presenter on the first day, cited as her favorite, a dress inspired by the famous perfume is on display.
A dress, covered in countless organza flowers, resembling a swan adorned with colorful petals, emerges from the petals of the lily, Dior's signature flower. Even for a life-size dress, these organza petals would require meticulous work, and a considerable amount of time must have been spent on them. It's even more astonishing to see them in miniature size. It's not hard to imagine the skill of the artisans who support the Maison.
The dresses aren't the only ones meticulously crafted. The same goes for the nine dollhouses, and the stage sets that complement the dresses also feature intricate designs. The film entertains with elaborate productions, including a ballroom with video of design drawings and archives from that time playing in the background, and a palace decorated with majestic stone pillars and sparkling silver chandeliers.
Although it is a retrospective, you can still feel the "newness" that is unique to Dior, a brand that has always led the fashion world, because you can sense the "preciseness" of the craftsmanship that has been passed down through the generations of creators.
It may be fair to say that those who were able to see it were "lucky" given the short duration of the exhibition. What's more, it's free to view. Such a wonderful exhibition is open to everyone. If you visit, you'll not only be moved by its beauty, but you'll also be able to sense the depth of the maison's legacy.
[Exhibition Information]
"Le Theatre Dior"
Venue: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9th floor, Festival Plaza
Address: 8-7 Kakuta-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Dates: Now through June 25th
Admission is free
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