Collarbone tattoos are the latest high fashion trend
Political statements adorned models gracing the Dior catwalk
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Your support makes all the difference.Collarbone tattoos are the latest high fashion trend to hit the scene, as models strutted down the catwalk embellished with political phrases while debuting the Dior spring/summer 2018 collection.
Dior’s haute couture show, which took place in Paris, drew inspiration from the Surrealist movement, with an emphasis on monochrome colours and optical illusions.
Pairing temporary body tattoos with eye-catching masks, which were designed by milliner Stephen Jones, definitely made for a bold statement on the catwalk.
The lettering that could be seen on the models was written in French and featured a variety of messages.
One of the phrases translated as: “Spectral attitudes”, while another said: “In the beginning it is not a matter of understanding but of loving.”
More tattoos read: “Love is always before you. Love!” and “The imaginary is what tends to become real.”
Some models were also decorated with finger tattoos, with one saying: “Freedom of love child.”
Many people took to Twitter to express their admiration for the show and the direction of Dior’s artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri.
One Twitter user wrote: “Yesterday’s show from Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior is an absolute dream.
“She imagined some of the most beautiful pieces of art I’ve ever seen.”
Another person complimented Chiuri’s willingness to take artistic risks, saying: “Maria Grazia Chiuri subverting almost all the Dior codes with her woke aesthetic.”
However, some people weren’t fond of Chiuri’s daring concept for the show.
“Unpopular opinion but Maria Grazia Chiuri has been ruining Dior the way she almost ruined Valentino,” one individual commented on Twitter.
Ever since becoming Dior’s first ever female artistic director in July 2016, Chiuri has steadily gaining a reputation for thinking outside of the box.
During her first fashion show for Dior, Chiuri featured a t-shirt inspired by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, with the words “We Should All Be Feminists” written across the front.
In September last year Dior unveiled their latest feminist t-shirt, this time displaying the message: “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?”
It’s safe to say Chiuri isn’t afraid to shake things up at the 71-year-old luxury fashion brand.
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