In her latest couture collection, Maria Grazia Chiuri stays true to her signature color palette of black, white, beige, and gray. The designer masterfully incorporates grid patterns, ruffles, and panniers, drawing inspiration from Yves Saint Laurent's iconic trapezoidal silhouette, which he introduced after taking over as creative director at Dior. Chiuri sees the "trapeze" as a nod to children's clothing, a theme that resonates throughout the collection.
The teaser for the show hints at childlike spontaneity, reflected in the collection's mini dresses, rounded collars, crinolines, and small velvet ribbon bows. These elements are adorned with voluminous appliqués, lace, and fringe-like ribbons and flowers cascading down skirts. The looks are completed with black tights and ballet flats tied around the ankle, reminiscent of pointe shoes.
Feathers and their imitations take center stage, generously embellishing capes and forming what appear to be faux mohawks. The show concludes with models striding down the runway in dresses featuring tutus that seem to be crafted from delicate, spiky feathers.
