Jones, Doing and the Dior Ateliers collaborated intimately to realise this collection: exceptionally, Doing himself has not only devised motifs, but has worked by hand on a selection of wool felt hats by Stephen Jones, adding captivating hand-painted designs inspired by his own work, memories, and connections with the house of Dior.
Art and Fashion Dialogue: two animalistic emblems were specially created by Peter Doing for Dior, a likeness of Christian Dior's dog Bobby, and lion that simultaneously recalls characters of Doing's painting and a masquerade costume made by Pierre Cardin for Christian Dior in 1949, and echo evoking steadfast friendship Mr. Dior had with artists like Jean Cocteau and Christians Bérard, a passion for art and artistry that house has always cherished.
Photos copyright: Adrien Dirand for Dior/ Words Dior Press release
Collages by Christine Kalvik
