Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

2 3 2 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Dior Prêt-à-Porter Collection Spring/Summer 2015 L ooking back in time to draw inspiration for the future, through a dynamic sampling and remixing of history, Raf Simons, Artistic Director of Christian Dior, instigates an exploration of the past combined with ideas of modernity. What interests Simons most as a designer is the democratisation of the traditions of haute couture by taking them into the realm of the prêt-à-porter. “In the last haute couture collection and show, I was interested in the process of finding something extremely modern through something very historical; particularly through a juxtaposition of different themes,” explains Raf Simons. “For this collection I wanted to continue; I thought there was more to explore. By beginning with the ingredients and the form language of the couture, but going further, I wanted the ready-to-wear to feel more