Christian Dior FASHION @ McCord Museum | Sophistication meets Contemporary
The McCord Museum is pleased to announce the extension of the Christian Dior Haute Couture exhibition until September 26 to allow more people to come and discover it.
Very well received among visitors, the exhibition features 51 garments by the eponymous designer and has been seen by near sold out crowds since the Museum reopened in February.
The exhibit captivates insight into the creative process and the mechanics of the Parisian haute couture industry during the 1950s. Produced by the Royal Ontario Museum and presented by Holt Renfrew Ogilvy, the exhibition covers the first 10 years of the House of Dior, from its founding in 1947 by Christian Dior to his passing in 1957.
It examines Dior’s iconic lines, luxury textiles and romantic embroideries that laid the foundation for the fashion house’s global success.
Featuring breathtaking fashions from daytime to evening wear for grand occasions, the exhibition invites visitors to discover the exquisite craftsmanship, intricate detail and inspired luxury designs by this key figure from the Golden Age of haute couture.
I had to understand the needs of elegant women all over the world – Christian Dior, 1956
Displayed in seven distinct areas, extraordinary outfits and numerous objects enable visitors to explore every step of the creative process, from the sketch to the final dress.
After introducing the man and his fashion house, the journey begins with a look at the haute couture ateliers, where the various stages of creating a garment are illustrated in drawings, photographs and patterns. This is followed by three areas devoted, in turn, to daytime outfits, late afternoon dresses, and evening wear.
You must reserve your visit to the Museum by purchasing tickets online (mandatory). To avoid lineups and help us provide you with a safe visitor experience, tickets are sold in 15-minute blocks. An admission ticket gives you access to all of the Museum’s exhibitions. Buy yours now!
Be sure you arrive at the time indicated on your ticket. The Museum cannot guarantee access to latecomers. And for those who cannot attend access the McCord Museum’s virtual guided tour.
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