On the evening of April 15, Christian Dior’s Pre-Fall 2025 collection presentation began with the reverential notes of a lone violin in the gardens of Kyoto’s To-ji Temple. Warm lights lit the garden runway with a soft glow set against the dark evening sky. “Epilogue For Solo Violin (From Bent)” by Philip Glass filled the historic site, transporting the audience into the world of Christian Dior. Beneath the soaring temple, built in 796 and named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994, Dior’s Pre-Fall 2025 collection unfolded like a poetic conversation between fashion and culture. The To-ji Temple offered the perfect setting for a show steeped in reverence for both Japanese artistry and the Maison’s storied heritage.
Presented by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the collection was a graceful dialogue between Dior and Japan, a relationship rooted in Christian Dior’s original admiration for the country. This latest runway in Kyoto marks another stop in Dior’s ongoing series of global presentations, following past shows in Seoul, Mumbai, and New York. Rooted in history and draped in grace, Dior’s Pre-Fall 2025 show was more than a runway, it was a poetic tribute to Japan’s enduring influence on fashion, art, and the Maison itself.
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