A dialogue between the creations of the two designers.
Azzedine Alaïa (1935-2017) was a French-Tunisian designer and couturier, internationally renowned for his sculptural gowns. He earned recognition for his unparalleled mastery of cut, placing him at the same level of legendary couturiers like Balenciaga and Vionnet. He was a great collector, having acquired over 15,000 pieces of the most important masters in the fashion history spanning from the 18th to the 21st.
Christian Dior (1905‑1957) was one of the most influential couturiers of the 20th century and the founder of the House of Dior in 1946. Renowned for revolutionizing postwar fashion, Dior introduced the iconic New Look in 1947, characterized by feminine silhouettes with cinched waists, full skirts, and soft shoulders. His work embodied elegance, refinement, and an obsessive attention to sartorial detail. His legacy has profoundly influenced generations of designers, including
Azzedine Alaïa, who regarded Dior as a model of craftsmanship and dedication to the art of dressmaking.
