Kim Jones made a significant mark in Paris by unveiling his latest menswear collection for Dior and receiving the honorary Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur from Anna Wintour. This collection, inspired by Christian Dior's 1950s Ligne H and the 18th-century romantic poet Casanova, challenged traditional gender norms, blending elements of menswear and womenswear. The show featured extravagant designs typically associated with femininity, showcasing a fluid interpretation of style. Jones's six-year tenure at Dior reflects his exploration of both the brand's history and contemporary cultural dialogues surrounding gender.
In a fashion moment par excellence, he was presented with the award by Anna Wintour, becoming a knight in the process.
Jones played with that phrase as one of gender fluidity. The show notes explained that it translated as a mix of the masculine and the feminine together with the excesses of the 18th century.
This show was no different. It took Christian Dior's mid-50s Ligne H collection as its jump-off but made Casanova the 18th-century Italian author known for his multiple relationships with women its muse.
Tropes that might traditionally be seen more as part of the womenswear lexicon sparkles, pink, bows, boat necks and long skirts were here worn by men.
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