1. Dior
In her latest collection for Christian Dior, Maria Gratzia Chiuri posits a simple question: “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?” While the answer to that question is long and plentifold, Chiuri sets out to straighten the record herself by supporting the work of French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle (who once modelled for Marc Bohan).
De Saint Phalle’s sculptures of Tarot-inspired mystical female figures formed the setting for the show, and her symbols are a common motif on the pieces. Chiuri’s youthful spin can still be found throughout the collection, with no shortage of shorts, low heels and denim—with plenty of tulle, of course.