Dior showcases the expertise behind some of the most enchanting gowns from the brand's Spring/Summer 2021 Haute Couture collection.

The mystery that surrounds a <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/new-dior-campaign-cruise-fashion-lean-lui" target="_blank">Dior</a> couture creation rests on the legacy of deep knowledge of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/social-responsibility-meets-savoir-faire-for-louis-vuitton-at-the-2019-oscars" target="_blank">savoir-faire</a>. Although the talent of the petite mains has always been undeniable, for the Maison&#39;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/dior-haute-couture-spring-summer-2021-tarot-maria-grazia-chiuri">Spring/Summer 2021 Haute Couture collection</a>, their craftsmanship reaches new levels of excellence. Creative Director&nbsp;Maria Grazia Chiuri&nbsp;developed a series of ensembles that reflect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/christian-dior-iconic-styles-bags-shoes" target="_blank">Monsieur Dior&#39;s</a> passion for tarot reading, taking to the seventh art with director Mateo Garrone a captivating film delivery of illusions and riddles. Through exquisite brocades, hand-dyed garments, and miniscule embroidery, the House of Dior reaffirms itself as a giant of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/paris-haute-couture-fashion-week-2021-highlights" target="_blank">Haute Couture</a>&nbsp;world. Deconstructing this, L&#39;OFFICIEL looks at the creation processes behind two of the collection&#39;s most memorable gowns.

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The specialist Jean-Pierre Ollier was recruited by Maria Grazia Chiuri to recreate a magnificent d&eacute;coupage technique from the 18th century for &quot;The Protagonist&quot; gown. Known as lacca povera, this particular method uses silk-screened motifs, which are later made by hand. This captivating procedure contrasts various painted and embroidered elements on lace and then assembles them impeccably, without following any traditional sewing method.

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Savoir-faire of the "The Protagonist" gown

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Atelier Paloma, a French textile artist, was chosen to revive the legendary &quot;Miss Dior&quot;&nbsp;dress, using a new silhouette adorned with a lam&eacute; fabric in a matte gold hue. Roller-aged and adorned with carefully embroidered and gathered flower applications, this dress stands out from the collection as a true&nbsp;emblem of artisanal skill.

Savoir-faire of the new "Miss Dior" dress

The Secrets Behind Dior's Spring/Summer 2021 Haute Couture Dresses

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