Dior held its 2015-16 Cruise Collection show on May 11th at the Palais Bulles near Cannes. The Palais Bulles (Bubble House), nestled on the cliffs of Théoule-sur-Mer, was Pierre Cardin's villa, designed by architect Antti Robergue in the 1970s. Artistic Director Raf Simons drew inspiration from the natural landscape of the Côte d'Azur and the people who lived there, contrasting the free spirit and playfulness with Dior's archives. The organic collection featured a palette centered on earth tones such as various shades of brown, orange, beige, gray, and off-white. The looks, including mini-length dresses and skirts, pants, jumpsuits, and boldly cut swimwear, exuded a light and refreshing air. Dresses made from net-like materials, mesh jackets, knitwear with loose hems, and pleated skirts and dresses with fine folds all express a sense of lightness. Meanwhile, traditional and elegant pieces, such as straight-line jackets, long dresses, and suits, create a contrast in the collection. Dior's atelier tradition, crochet, smocking, and patchwork techniques, are used to create patterns reminiscent of landscapes of the earth, sky, and sea, applied to simple silhouettes of dresses and jumpsuits. The glittering shine of metallic fabric collages resembles sunlight reflected on the water's surface. The Palais Bulles served as a metaphor for this season. Raf commented, "In many ways, the architectural vision of the Palais Bulles is unique; it is deeply human, expressing a distinctive individuality and lightness. I have been fascinated by this place for several years, and I am truly delighted to be able to present my collection there."