Zendaya presents the award for best cinematography during the Oscars on March 10, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., wearing Armani Privé.
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Beyond film, the Oscars spotlights the world of haute couture, where each design house involved in creating bespoke garments is celebrated for its distinctive esthetic.
The essence of Dior’s 1947 New Look for a world emerging from the ravages of the second world war.
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After the ravages of war, Christian Dior’s groundbreaking 1947 collection of supremely feminine designs signalled a sense of leaving the dark days behind.
The new drama provides a fascinating insight into the competitive world of mid-century haute couture via the man considered ‘the master’ of high fashion.
Dante running from the Three Beasts by William Blake (1824-1827).
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Fashion designers managing their individual brands while working at renowned companies should strike a balance between benefiting from the affiliation and maintaining their independence.