Since arriving at her post at Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri has given the woman what she wants — from pieces as simple as the "We Should All Be Feminists" tee [1] to sheer skirts she can proudly pair with branded underwear. Dior has become a Parisian fashion house [2] we do not just think of when counting off a list of iconic couture gowns, but one that represents female power and confidence. Grazia Chiuri stayed on theme when she debuted her Fall 2018 collection [3] as an ode to the women's marches of 1968. The protest posters that lined the runway were bold and colourful, and the clothes all fit the bill.
Separately and together, they are funky and modern looks with a touch of nostalgia. The quilted patchwork boots will be instant must haves, along with the peace-slogan sweaters and orange-tinted sunglasses. While brands like Chanel [4] and Missoni [5] have staged "women's marches" in past seasons, it's safe to say that Dior has set a trend all on its own. Grazia Chiuri is not settling for just one or two empowering shows, she's celebrating women in every way she can think to and inviting major A-list stars like Cara Delevingne and Isabelle Huppert to rep her cause.
Dior Models Teased the Autumn 2018 Show on Instagram
They Held Up Protest Signs to Set the Theme of the Runway
Everyone Was Prepared to Celebrate Women
The Outdoor Setting in Paris Was a Building Covered in Signs From 1968
Inside, Everything Was in Colour From Floor to Ceiling
The Standout Theme on the Runway Was Patchwork Quilt Detail
There Were Patchwork Dresses
And Groovy Beaded Statement Bags
Of Course the Patchwork Boots Will Become Favourites
Along With the Orange-Tinted Lenses
We Bet Every Gal Wants to Get Her Hands on This Feminist Peace Sign Jumper
Or This Protest Sign Version
Sheer Skirts and Boy Shorts Was Still a Major Trend
As Always, the Details Were Gorgeous — and Thought Out Down to the Jewellery
Maria Grazia Chiuri Took Her Bow Amid the Protest Signs
Cara Delevingne Showed Up to Celebrate the New Line
She Wore Dior Trousers and Underwear With a Bandeau and One of the Brand's Newsboy Caps
Olivia Palermo Also Sat Front Row in a Modest Grey Dress
See Olivia's street style at Fashion Week here [6].
Winnie Harlow Showed Up in an Adorable Tartan Minidress
Isabelle Huppert Looked Cool and Casual in Jeans
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Dior-Collection-Spring-2017-42492388
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/tag/Paris-Fashion-Week
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/Fashion-Week
[4] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Chanel-Fashion-Show-Sets-38696680
[5] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Fashion-Week-Highlights-Autumn-2017-43247903
[6] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fashion/Olivia-Palermo-Outfits-Fashion-Week-Fall-2018-44585380