Luxury fashion houses and cinema have shared a long-standing, symbiotic relationship, each elevating the other through their unique blend of artistry and storytelling.

This collaboration has not only defined cinematic aesthetics but has also shaped fashion trends, creating iconic moments that resonate across decades. Many are the fashion houses that have significantly contributed to cinema, both through costume design and collaborations. Join us below as we shed light on Dior and its cinematic appearances.

Since its founding in 1946, Dior has had a profound impact on cinema as its luxurious and innovative designs have graced the silver screen – enhancing the visual narrative of countless films and becoming synonymous with glamour and sophistication. Marlene Dietrich, a close friend of Christian Dior, famously insisted on wearing Dior not only in her personal appearances, but also in her films such as Alfred Hitchcock's Stage Fright (1950). This wasn’t all. In fact, Yves Saint Laurent created the iconic wardrobe for Catherine Deneuve in Luis Buñuel’s Belle de Jour (1967) when he was the head designer at Dior, while once Creative Director John Galliano and his dramatic, opulent designs inspired costume designer Jacqueline Durran to create lavish costumes for Anna Karenina (2012). And the list goes on to include “Grace of Monaco” (2014), where Nicole Kidman portrays Grace Kelly – the Hollywood star turned princess who was known for her impeccable style. The film’s costume designer, Gigi Lepage, collaborated with Dior to recreate some of Grace Kelly’s most iconic looks. These included her wedding dress, originally designed by Helen Rose, which was reinterpreted with Dior’s signature elegance.

Not only did the House’s marvels appear in movies, but also its ateliers. In fact, “Haute Couture” by Sylvie Ohayon (2021) and “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” by Anthony Fabian (2022) are set in extremely faithful replicas of the Avenue Montaigne atelier in the context of film collaborations, as both films tell the story of the creation of haute couture gowns from the perspective of the brand's “petites mains”.

Article Written by Mirella Haddad