“Her Dior” Celebrates Chiuri’s Collaboration with Woman Artists
In the newly launched documentary “Her Dior,” filmmaker Loïc Prigent explores the influential collaborations between Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri and a diverse group of women artists. Since her tenure began in 2016, Chiuri has been a fervent advocate for incorporating artistic perspectives into her fashion collections, a journey now beautifully chronicled through this film.
“Her Dior – Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Collaborations with Women Artists” delves into Chiuri’s commitment to art and feminism, featuring prominent figures from the international art scene. These include Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, whose essay “We Should All Be Feminists” inspired a T-shirt that became a signature piece in Chiuri’s debut collection, symbolizing her dedication to feminist expression. Other notable collaborators in the documentary are Tomaso Binga, Robin Morgan, Penny Slinger, Judy Chicago, Fulvia Carnevale, Silvia Giambrone, Sharon Eyal, and many more, each sharing personal anecdotes about their collaboration with Chiuri.
Throughout her career at Dior, Chiuri has brought together painters, visual artists, photographers, performers, and writers to enrich her collections, creating a dialogue that merges Dior’s fashion with their distinct artistic visions. This synergy has not only elevated the aesthetic of Dior’s collections but also led to several notable exhibitions, highlighting the enduring relationship between art and fashion.
The documentary also features insights from curators and historians like Maria Alicata and Paola Ugolini, who have worked closely with Chiuri. These discussions reveal the creative processes behind the scenes and the deep connections Chiuri has fostered with her collaborators.
Moreover, “Her Dior” gives a nod to Karishma Swali, director of the Chanakya ateliers and the Chanakya School of Craft, highlighting the intricate embroideries that have become a staple in Dior shows.
