Dior has unveiled a striking second chapter of its new Rose des Vents models – check them out below.
The Rose des Vents line – first devised in 2015 by Victoire de Castellane as a tribute to the history and essence of Dior – has now been reinvented through a series of what the House is describing as “unprecedented pieces.”
The original collection was influenced by Christian Dior’s cherished childhood town, Granville, and the garden of his childhood home, the villa Les Rhumbs.
There, a compass rose featured in the garden – an eight pointed star echoing the Dior founder’s favourite number – and inspired the Artistic Director of Dior Joaillerie to create priceless keepsakes to be held close.
In a statement, Dior wrote: “This journey carried by the enchanting whim of winds unfurls through spellbinding stories – Rose des Vents, Rose Céleste, The Charms, Étoile des Vents – enriched this season with extraordinary new additions.”
The Rose des Vents story continues with the appearance of a ring glowing with “the infinitely graphical spirit of Tribale,” according to a statement. The piece is a watch designed as a sacred pendulum, dressed in all the codes of the collection.
Subtle echoes of Christian Dior’s passion for the divinatory arts appear in the Rose Céleste creations. The medallions can now be combined with a necklace, ring or even a Tribal earring for “multiple manners of styles”, say Dior. The pieces are also embellished with mother-of-pearl and onyx.
A statement adds: “Fusing the House’s emblems with Victoire de Castellane’s abundant aesthetic, captivating charms add a distinctive aura to Rose des vents pieces.
“Lily of the valley, hearts, roses, skull and crossbones, ivy and a bee in flight form an alliance of stones and shimmering nuances, and are revealed on a necklace, a bracelet, asymmetrical earrings, a brooch, a transformable ring – to be placed on one or two fingers to evoke the poetic hovering of the bee as it pollinates the rose – and a majestic plastron. The latter, a veritable statement, brings together all the themes of the collection and conceals secret gems on the back for even greater refinement and exclusivity.”
They concluded: “Spotlighting Dior’s unique heritage, the Étoile des Vents chapter features outstanding models magnified by the founding-couturier’s lucky symbol. A talisman, punctuated with sparkling diamonds, embellishes a range of irresistibly bold, modern ear cuffs. Multiplied, it dares mix-and- matching sizes and settings to create elegant constellations, notably with a necklace or earring.”
The new Rose des Vents collection – CREDIT: Emily Jeanne
Last month (June 27), Dior unveiled a stunning new bejewelled lipstick necklace.
The House launched Rouge Premier lipstick with a case that features bejewelled flowers in homage to Christian Dior’s love of the natural world. The case itself can then be transformed into the necklace with a variety of finishes.
Described as a “jewelled Eden” in a press statement, the case consists of Paraiba tourmalines, turquoises, and opals that “contrast and complement each other, invoking impressive goldsmithery,” Dior added.
They added: “The exclusive case takes the form of a marvellous spring garden, revisiting the iconic Dior jewellery collections.”
The lipstick meanwhile is made from an “ultra-precise formula” that combines extract of red hibiscus and jojoba oil. The lipstick palette is composed of 12 shades and, according to a statement, “embodies the idea of transmission and unique savoir-faire so dear to Dior.” They added: “The exclusive case takes the form of a marvellous spring garden, revisiting the iconic Dior jewellery collections.”
The statement continued: “Thanks to the formidable inventiveness of Victoire de Castellane, Artistic Director of Dior Jewellery, and Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup, who have conceived an unprecedented and spectacular piece, this prodigious model has now been transformed into a veritable work of art.”
Like this? Read: Victoire de Castellane’s interview with SAR.
