"Dior's Ethereal Couture Show Stuns with 480,000 Hours of Hand Embroidery"

Dior's creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, has collaborated with global contemporary artists and Indian artisans to transform her couture catwalks into public art installations. The latest couture set for Fall 2023 features nine large fabric panels hand-embroidered by 360 Indian artisans over 480,000 hours. The panels showcase goddess drawings by Italian artist Marta Roberti and highlight the significance of Indian craftsmanship at the historic French luxury brand. This collaboration follows previous projects with artists such as Judy Chicago, Madhvi and Manu Parekh, Eva Jospin, and Mickalene Thomas. The set will be on display at the gardens of Musée Rodin until July 9.