La Galerie Dior

Thursday I went to La Galerie Dior enfin with my sister.

I was a little reluctant after the amazing Dior exhibit at MAD a few years back.

How could they possibly top that?

I am happy to tell you they have. 

Tickets are 12€ and must be reserved online - easily done in advance.

When we arrived there was a very short line. There are lines everywhere in Paris these days, so go 30 minutes ahead of your rendezvous. 

You take the elevator to the top floor (3rd) for historical background on Christian Dior. Yes he was a dandy from the get-go. That’s him in the military outfit with beaucoup gold buttons. 

Christian Dior retained happy memories of the blush-pink shade of his childhood home in Granville, stating it “was the gentlest of colors, that of happiness and femininity.”

He also said,“every woman should have something pink in her wardrobe.”

I dream of visiting the Dior museum in Granville in Normandy (4 hours by train).

Achapeau/hat exhibit on till November 13. This charming illustrated ad was on the top floor at La Galerie in Paris.

Perhaps because entrances are timed, the gallery did not feel crowded. Terrific to see what the kids are wearing to Dior. 

My sister reminded me, Dior designed Grace Kelly’s wedding dress. (This is not Grace’s dress).

“White is pure and simple and matches with everything”.

Stunning fashion photos from the 50s, 60s. 

Did you see, Mrs Harris goes to Paris ?

Dior does the ‘Little Black Dress’ or rather gown. Is that just one dress reflected multiple times? Dior was big on bows. 

“You can wear black at any time. At any age. You may wear it for almost any occasion; ‘a little black frock’ is essential to a woman’s wardrobe”.

What a great sketcher ✏️ he was. 

Christian Dior made the trendsetting debut of leopard print in 1947.  

Leopard prints quickly became sensational. 

Dior’s quote,”If you are fair and sweet, don’t wear it”🐆 

On one floor, a perfume testing station was giving out

Classic Dior grey and white scented ribbon samples liberally. No sales.

“A woman’s perfume tells more about her than her handwriting”

I added more pink washes to my bottle on Etsy.

Drawing by Rene Grau

Just when you reach the point you can’t take another step. 

The Dior Cafe magically appears. We got the salad panier. 

FYI the restaurant, Monsieur Dior, designed by Peter Marino, is booked weeks if not months in advance. 

On the way out, I loved seeing Dior’s work station. It reminded me of Yves Saint-Laurent’s studio.Both so immaculate. 

“Whatever you do- whether work or play- do it with passion”

So unlike messy Karl, a guy after my own heart ❤️ 

Outside, longer lines. A toute-en-noire Frenchie with red cuffs & Louboutins. I go off to see Art Basel. What a day! 

🥂🐆❤️Bon Dimanche PBers❤️🐆🥂