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Grazia USA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
At Dior Cruise 2026 in Rome, Peter Philips Gave Models a Hauntingly Beautiful Pearlescent Glow
Courtesy of Dior In the breathtaking gardens of the Villa Albani Torlonia on May 27, fashion's finest gathered to watch the Dior Cruise 2026 show after a picture-perfect, blue sky day in Rome. But just as the models hit the catwalk, the skies opened and poured rain, adding a touch of auspicious drama to the moment. Quite fitting, considering Maria Grazia Chiuri's inspiration for the collection was ghosts and the history of cinema in Rome, a veritable love letter to her native city for what turned out to be her final show after nine years. Inside the Beauty Look The beauty look by Peter Philips followed suit. 'This show is an interaction between living personalities and ghosts,' the creative and image director for Christian Dior Makeup says backstage. 'The girls are made up almost in a ghost way, but not in a scary way,' he confides, noting that he wanted to give a preternaturally smooth, luminous finish to skin akin to the marble statues that add a knowing character to the Eternal City To get the 'very pure, quintessentially clean and nude' look, the makeup guru subtly highlighted eyes while playing up a pearlescent complexion. Skin prep was key. First, he smoothed the eye area by popping on the Dior Eye Patches for ten minutes before applying Dior Capture Le Sérum to hyper-moisturize. Tone was evened out with Dior Forever Skin Perfect foundation stick. Getting Their Glow On He then added 'a bit of highlight' to the center of each eye with the champagne shade in the new Diorshow 5 Couleurs compact in 557 Brown Cashemire. A stroke of Diorshow On Stage Crayon in 594 Brown along the roots of lashes provided a touch of definition, just 'a little bit of brown trail.' He says. A dab of Dior Forever Glow Luminizer in 06 Opal Sequin on cheekbones and high points heightened the decidedly buffed luminosity. On lips, Philips chose a slick of Dior Addict Lip Butter in 103 Toffee, since it has 'no pearlescent' quality but simply a sheen to offset the iridescence on skin. A Crown Affair As for the hair at Dior Cruise 2026, Guido Paulo styled braided chignons. 'The shape of the hair is very much like a Roman sculpture,' Philips says. Think 'Roman ladies in toga-style dresses.' The woven updos proved to be the perfect expression of Roman beauty — and perfectly rain-proof when the weather threw a curveball. Time to Party After the show, the rain stopped — perhaps by divine intervention. Guests then floated their way through the gardens to bartenders flowing champagne into cut crystal coups while a string quartet played. The theatrical vibe of the evening continued as fashion's most formidable mingled with celebs and friends of the house including Rachel Brosnahan, Alexandra Daddario, Sarah Catherine Hook, Liza Koshy and Style Not Com's Beka Gvishiani over plates of pasta and braesola with parmesan. The revelry continued well into the night; an ethereal spirit seen through Maria Grazia Chiuri's lens was in the air — a very fitting finale for the Italian design legend who championed feminism and following one's art… with heart.
Grazia USA
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Dior Cruise 2026: Roman Reverie At The Villa Albani Torlonia
Dior Cruise 2026 show held at the Villa Albani Torlonia on May 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) On a rainy day in Rome, Dior unveiled its Cruise 2026 collection at the Villa Albani Torlonia, a jewel of 18th-century grandeur usually closed to the public, opened for Maria Grazia Chiuri's latest spectacle. For Chiuri, a native Roman, this wasn't just a homecoming, but an ode to the Eternal City and its enduring influence on arts, culture and, of course, fashion. Inspired by 'bella confusione'—translated to 'beautiful confusion'—once floated as a title for Fellini's 8½, the collection unravelled like a surrealist dream, where historical silhouettes and cinematic references danced in stirking chiaroscuro. At its heart was Mimì Pecci Blunt, the 20th-century arts patron famed for her legendary masked balls. In homage, Chiuri conjured her own Bal de l'Imagination, transforming the villa's expansive gardens into a monochrome mirage of clothes that dialed up the theatrical opulence. There were velvet gowns edged in lace, ecclesiastical silhouettes reimagined as eveningwear, and cropped tailored jackets and suits sets that called to mind vintage heroines. Trompe l'oeil beading made a muse of the body, as dresses effortlessly draped around waists and along decolletages with the fluidity of choreographed dance. At the same time, archival handwork met high drama, with help from iconic Roman costume house Tirelli. And then, as the models made their final procession and Chiuri emerged for a humble bow, the clouds parted. With rumours swirling of her departure and Jonathan Anderson waiting in the wings, it's a wonder if this glorious love letter to her hometown served as a farewell ball of sorts. Whether the gossip stands to be true or not, it's clear that the Eternal City will always hold a special place in the history of Dior. (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images) (Photo by Giovanni Giannoni/WWD via Getty Images)
CNA
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Dior shows Maria Grazia Chiuri's cruise collection in Rome
French fashion house Dior showed creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri's cruise 2026 and fall-winter haute couture 2026 collections at a fashion show in the gardens of the Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome on Tuesday (May 27) at night. Guests sat under transparent umbrellas as models marched past on a gravel walkway lined with hedges. They paraded sheer gowns covered with lacework, textured dresses with rows of ruffles and long, tailored coats - mostly in white, ivory and nude colours. A sharp-shouldered trench coat, military jackets and tailcoats over skirts brought contrast to the airy looks, as did a few dresses in red or black velvet. After the show, Chiuri rounded the gardens for her bow as the audience stood, cheering and clapping, while mist rose from the gardens. The catwalk presentation, which drew on references to Italian cinema and theatre, follows last week's cruise fashion show from Louis Vuitton, another LVMH-owned label, in Avignon, France.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Natalie Portman stuns in a glamorous semi-sheer ruffled gown as she arrives at the Dior Cruise show in Rome
Natalie Portman turned heads in a glamorous ruffled semi-sheer gown as she headed to the Dior Cruise 2025 show at Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, Italy on Tuesday. The Oscar winning actress, 43, looked sensational in the grey layered number as she carried the long train of her dress as she departed her hotel for the event. Natalie, who has been a brand ambassador for the French fashion house since 2010, added a stylish white fitted long blazer over the ensemble and elevated her frame in a pair of towering heels. Styling her long tresses in a sleek up do, the Black Swan star accessorised with a coordinated mesh grey neck scarf and toted her belongings in a black handbag. She looked in good spirits as she waved at waiting fans before heading inside the lavish event. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Natalie Portman turned heads in a glamorous ruffled semi-sheer gown as she headed to the Dior Cruise 2025 at Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome, Italy on Tuesday The Oscar winning actress, 43, looked sensational in the grey layered number as she carried the long train of her dress as she departed her hotel for the event It comes after Natalie let her hair down as she modelled a skimpy black bikini in the south of France last week. She showed off her incredible physique as she had abs and sculpted arms with strong legs as she walked barefoot around the coast. The Star Wars veteran was with a mystery man at hotel Eden Roc during the Cannes Film Festival. Natalie recently premiered Arco - the Ugo Bienvenu-directed animation movie - at the Cannes Film Festival. Last month Natalie said she is drawn to roles depending on what's happening in her personal life. The actress revealed her divorce impacted her work during a conversation with Jenna Ortega, 22, following their collaboration in upcoming film The Gallerist. She said: 'There are things that come at certain times of your life. 'There's moments in your life where it's really meaningful to have a work experience that just envelopes you in happiness, and this was one of those.' Natalie, who has been a brand ambassador for the French fashion house since 2010, added a stylish white fitted long blazer over the ensemble and elevated her frame in a pair of towering heels Styling her long tresses in a sleek up do, the Black Swan star accessorised with a coordinated mesh grey neck scarf and toted her belongings in a black handbag She looked in good spirits as she waved at waiting fans before heading inside the lavish event Natalie continued: 'It doesn't always work out, but I'm drawn to things because of what's happening in my personal life.' When asked whether she prioritizes character or script when selecting new roles, Natalie replied: 'I learned from actresses that came before me who said, 'It's important to go for joy.' Though she did not mention Benjamin by name or directly reference the divorce during the interview. Natalie said: 'I was just excited to have kids, and with a person that I was in love with,' when asked about how motherhood had impacted her career.
Reuters
5 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Dior shows Maria Grazia Chiuri's cruise collection in Rome
PARIS, May 27 (Reuters) - French fashion house Dior showed creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri's cruise 2026 and fall-winter haute couture 2026 collections at a fashion show in the gardens of the Villa Albani Torlonia in Rome on Tuesday at night. Guests sat under transparent umbrellas as models marched past on a gravel walkway lined with hedges. They paraded sheer gowns covered with lacework, textured dresses with rows of ruffles and long, tailored coats - mostly in white, ivory and nude colors. A sharp-shouldered trench coat, military jackets and tailcoats over skirts brought contrast to the airy looks, as did a few dresses in red or black velvet. After the show, Chiuri rounded the gardens for her bow as the audience stood, cheering and clapping, while mist rose from the gardens. The catwalk presentation, which drew on references to Italian cinema and theatre, follows last week's cruise fashion show from Louis Vuitton, another LVMH-owned label, in Avignon, France. The shows come as the luxury industry grapples with a prolonged slump in business, and a number of high-end fashion labels are seeking new creative direction to reignite interest from shoppers.
