MARIA Grazia Chiuri, artistic director of Dior and veteran designer of fashion accessories, has unveiled an ultra-desirable new eyewear line as part of her AW21 collection for the storied French House.
The savoir-faire behind Dior’s Signature sunglasses
The savoir-faire behind Dior’s Signature sunglasses
The savoir-faire behind Dior’s Signature sunglasses
Dipping into the House archives with a particular focus on the 1970s – a recurrent theme in Chiuri’s collections for Dior – the new Dior Signature sunglasses line is defined by clever referencing and unparalleled craftsmanship.
The savoir-faire behind Dior’s Signature sunglasses
The savoir-faire behind Dior’s Signature sunglasses
Each frame’s acetate temples are adorned with two metal lines highlighting the glittering Christian Dior logo and elegantly evoking the iconic Dior Book Tote bag – the beloved model first introduced by Chuiri as part of the brand’s SS18 collection.
The savoir-faire behind Dior’s Signature sunglasses
The savoir-faire behind Dior’s Signature sunglasses
The savoir-faire behind Dior’s Signature sunglasses
In the video below, discover more about the extraordinary savoir-faire behind the new Dior Signature sunglasses line, from the design to each model’s careful assembly by hand.
by Joshua Hendren
All photographs: Valentin Hennequin