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Dear Shaded Viewers,
In a breathtaking display of sartorial mastery, Kim Jones transported the fashion world to a realm where historical reverence meets contemporary vision at Dior Homme’s Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection. Staged within the austere walls of the École militaire, the show was a profound meditation on Christian Dior’s iconic Ligne H from the 1954-1955 autumn-winter season.
Jones orchestrated a symphony of form and precision, transforming the runway into a canvas where geometry and fashion converged. Silhouettes emerged like architectural blueprints – shoulders structured with mathematical exactitude, waists defined with sculptural intention, creating a rectangular elegance that paid homage to the house’s foundational design principles.
The palette whispered sophistication – ivory melting into pastel pink, ochre bleeding into deep black – each piece a nuanced exploration of texture and tone. Coats metamorphosed into sweeping skirts, leather jackets curved with an almost organic fluidity, while delicate strass embellishments caught light like ephemeral raindrops against structured shoulders.
Celebrities including Robert Pattinson and Kate Moss bore witness to what can only be described as a watershed moment in menswear. The collection wasn’t merely clothing; it was a narrative of refinement, a dialogue between historical craftsmanship and forward-thinking design.
In recognition of his transformative contributions, Jones is set to receive the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur – a testament to a vision that continues to redefine the boundaries of fashion.
Later,
Diane
