JEWELS FROM THE RUNWAY: Christian Dior Fall 2018 Couture

Dior designer Maria Grazia Chiuri drew inspiration from animals once again  (see Dior’s Cruise 2019 collection ) and created an enchanted menagerie of gems for Dior’s Fall 2018 Couture show. Mischievous monkeys and birds were perched on branches accented with pearls and brightly enameled flowers that hung from chain drop earrings. Velvet chokers with magical unicorns adorned models’ necks and colorful statement rings graced their fingers as they walked down the catwalk. What we truly love is how Maria took the popular DiorTribales earring and replicated that asymmetrical effect (small pearl rests on the ear while the largest peeps out subtly from behind the lobe) with the tops of the earrings.Christian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureChristian Dior Fall 2018 Couture Christian Dior Fall 2018 CoutureOlivia Palmero was one of many celebs spotted at the Couture show and  wore Dior’s Amulettes d’Amour choker and necklace layered with the house’s lucky locket star necklace. Olivia Palermo at the Dior Fall 2018 Couture ShowZoey Deutch layered on the necklaces including the J’ADIOR Dior nameplate choker and donned an animal ring from Dior’s Cruise 2019 collection.Zoey Deutch at the Dior Fall 2018 Couture Show

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BEST OF: Dior Homme SS19 Menswear Collection Jewelry

The Dior Homme SS19 menswear show had everyone buzzing about its newest jewelry designer Ambush’s Yoon Ahn.Dior Homme SS19Kim Jones & Yoon AhnAhead of the highly anticipated show Yoon took to her Instagram account and offered us a sneak peek at the SS19 jewelry range which she showcased to none other than Kim Kardashian.

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The show staged at the Garde Republicaine in Paris brought a slew of celebs from the likes of Rita Ora, Bella Hadid to Kid Cudi and Naomi Campbell to its front rows all sporting Dior’s latest jewelry creations.Rita OraRita OraBella HadidBella HadidBella Hadid Dior Homme SS19Naomi CampbellYoon created a slew of playful unisex rainbow-colored rings and bracelets that will undoubtedly attract a younger clientele for Dior. There were bumbling bee pins and bold initial CD rings, chokers, and ear studs glittered in gold while some were constructed out of semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, onyx, and amethyst. Clever iPhone cases had ring finger grips spelling out the brand’s name so that when you take a selfie, you can see Dior. Our favorite jewelry piece? Yoon’s ingenious take on the safety pin, transforming it from a common find to a soon to be cult coveted Dior earring.Dior Homme SS19 Dior Homme SS19Dior Homme SS19Dior Homme SS19Dior Homme SS19Dior Homme SS19Dior Homme SS19

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JEWELS FROM THE RUNWAY: Dior’s Cruise 2019 Collection

Dior’s 2019 cruise collection was centered around the escaramuzas horseback riders: female equestrians in the traditional Mexican rodeo and the prints of French Toile du Jouy fabrics which typically feature tigers, monkey and serpent motifs. Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri highlighted these animals as the main design in the jewelry. Brass logo ‘J’Adior’ Dior earrings were featured alongside asymmetrical earring pairings of Dior’s  ‘Tribales’ studs and long pendant earrings featuring lion or monkey motifs wrapped around ball drops. Brass bracelets and necklaces took on the shape of bridles and bits (headwear equipment for horses) and were draped with double chains adorned with horses, horse heads and monkey pendants. This is not the first time Dior has tapped into horses as inspiration – remember their iconic and highly sought after saddle bag?Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019Dior Cruise 2019

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