Ukrainian artist inspires Dior’s couture show that reimagines a “better tomorrow”

These large-scale wall pieces by the Kyiv artist Olesia Trofymenko formed the starting point for the Dior couture show in Paris, representing “womankind, the continuation of life and a bright future,” according to the historic Dior fashion house.

“It’s important to have this dialogue and to share these skills,” Maria Grazia Chiuri, creative director, said, adding that couture is well placed to build this bridge between different cultures, “when you work by hand, you are close to humanity.”

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