DUBAI: Dior’s couture show at Paris’s Musee Rodin wove an intricate Ottoman tapestry for spring and attracted a legion of stars this week. Rihanna was among the VIP guests on hand to admire Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest fusion of art and fashion.
The global icon showcased her favored footwear designer, Romanian Jordanian Amina Muaddi, and wore the white Kim pumps from Muaddi’s eponymous brand. They are crafted in Italy from white patent-leather and have slim ankle straps punctuated with silver-tone buckles.
Rihanna added a touch of glamour by adorning the shoes with sparkling embellishments and showcasing two diamond anklets positioned right above the straps.
The Grammy-winning singer and entrepreneur paired her heels with a full black set from Dior.
She opted for a jacquard print puffy wrap jacket with exaggerated lapels, which was cinched at the waist by a narrow black leather belt, and a matching figure-hugging midi skirt.
Her ensemble was effortlessly chic, featuring a floppy newsboy cap, scrunched leather gloves, and a quilted Lady Dior bag.
The Dior show began with an understated yet powerful beige trench, worn with the large collar draping over a bare torso and complemented by a raw pearl double choker reminiscent of teeth that added a subtle bite.
Models hit the runway at the Dior couture show on Tuesday. (AFP)
Chiuri’s interplays of architectural silhouettes and innovative materials were out in force for a diverse collection that had a lot to say, seamlessly intertwining the historical richness of Ottoman styles with the contemporary.
The brand’s artistry was vividly showcased in pieces like a crocheted field flower twine top, a teeming tapestry of intricate blooms that had guests reaching for their cameras. It was the piece de resistance.
Further delving into Dior’s rich history, the La Cigale dress, an iconic piece from Christian Dior’s Autumn/Winter 1952 collection, was revisited. It was reimagined for the modern era, standing out with its sculptural construction and luxurious moiré fabric.
Barbados-born Rihanna is one of Muaddi’s most loyal fans.
She has championed her creations to lavish red-carpet events, fundraising galas, taking an off-duty stroll or stepping out to dinner.
In 2020, Muaddi helped design the shoes for Rihanna’s Fenty collection. The collaboration was so successful that it received the Collaborator of the Year award at the 34th edition of the FN Achievement Awards.
