Forexample, lets start with 2013 Spring .. Dior at this point in time has elected Raf Simons to be the designer for the collection of the season. My overall view is that in the beginning of the collection there is a bit of masculine elegance. What I mean by masculine elegance is that there is an overall sleek quality towards the suits and the lines presented in the garment itself. There is also hints of the femininity within the overall look by adding scarves. Even though Raff does add in the old Dior elements at the end of the show with the " ball Gowns" .... I feel there are some reminiscence of Grace Kelley Rear Window .. He modernizes the old Dior "Ball Gowns" by adding metallic sheer fabrics on top of the flair of the skirt. But before the Evening wear , there is a minimalistic metallic trend of mini dresses in which are leg bearing. Raf Simmons Pops a lot of shape and contouring to a lot of his designs . For example a jacket that can be used as a vest/ dress/ jacket .. A mini dress that can be used with shorts .
Observe for yourself ...some of my favorite looks for 2013 Spring Dior
For Fall 2013 : Raf Simons designs a new look for Dior, there is this new ultra-cool look of feminine/ masculine appeal. It was a NEw Dior with a touch of Alexander McQueen feel to it , I believe to the use of checkers / black and whites. Every look was absolutely wearable and it was this new start for Raf Simons to show what he believed the look for Dior should be through his vision and his eyes. Also no Dior Fashion Show is a Dior Fashion Show without Evening Wear and Raf Simons made the Dior evening gown come alive with its vintage blue-ish pink with a new modern twist. I admire that he used a trapeze sort of top with a floral patterned skirt .. OR asymmetrical drape that was over a suited pants.. I admired Raf Simons for giving this sort of empowering look to a woman. Glamour can be masculine. Sleek can be Feminine in Raf Simon's vision.
