In Granville, the Christian Dior Museum unveils its new exhibition exclusively for you

“With the exception of the star, all the pieces in the exhibition have been restored,” Brigitte Reichardt, curator of the Christian Dior Museum in Granville, immediately announced.

For the second year in a row, the house of the famous fashion designer invites you to discover it through him Objects that follow his lifethroughout the floors, almost all of which come from the museum’s collection.

Highlight of the exhibition: “ Christian Dior, the visionary fashion designer. »

Below, childhood, Granville and the flower garden

On the ground floor, immerse yourself in the world of the superstitious person, with his beginnings marked by “the star he found on the cobblestones of Paris.” “A lucky star” that prompted her to take over her first fashion house.

Also learn more about the designer’s childhood in Granville and in his father’s office His aversion to the activity of the family companyFertilizer producer. At the time, it featured the slogan “Dior’s fertilizer is gold”, long before the similarity between the two words was exploited in the perfumer’s advertisements.

Find out also Beautiful dresses with floral patternsrecalling the wonderful public garden that surrounds the house, or the old and classic models in light pink, inspired by the walls of the latter.

Sketches in Black and Paris on the first floor

The designer believes: “There is nothing more elegant than a woman wearing black.” in the first floor, Therefore, black dresses are highlightedWhether in his era or in the era of his predecessors.

On the walls are pictures taken by great fashion photographers, such as Henry Clarke, with whom he worked often French Vogue, installed. We can especially see his image of the distinguished model Sylvie, who belongs to the Naturelle line. The form you will find in the window.

For the first time, the museum also decided to do so Highlight multiple graphics By Christian Dior. Drafts are very important because “not all fashion designers draw,” but that is the case with the original Granvillais.

A visionary fashion designer

During your visit, you will undoubtedly pass the room in which it is located Fashion accessories and related products It is highlighted. Their production made Christian Dior a “visionary”, a name that also inspired the name of the exhibition, because he was one of the first to realize that to last over time, haute couture houses could offer articles accessible to everyone.

Before continuing your visit, do not miss the corner dedicated to line A, letter A reference to the shape of the Eiffel TowerIt is therefore inspired by the capital, a symbol of French sophistication and charm. Bags, hats, shoes, scarves, even raincoats…there were so many pieces Printed with a map of Paris.

Upstairs, open to the world

Finally, the visit ends with Openness to the world By Christian Dior. “Although he did not like to travel, he was forced to do so to present his collections,” Brigitte Reichardt explains, but she nevertheless emphasizes that “since childhood, the designer dreamed of another place.”

As for the end of the forties, the time for cruises comes, when women look for clothes that are easy to carry and wear, as Dior imagines. Very original and colorful pieces.

In this idea as well, he shows great creativity Creating dresses in the spirit of JapanA country whose culture fascinates…

Gallery to discover From Saturday, April 6 to Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Free (by reservation), on 1^HOn Sunday of every month. Museum address: 1 Destouteville Street, in Granville. Contact: 02 33 61 48 21. Website: www.musee-dior-granville.com

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