Source: Dior

Dior debuts a Maria Grazia Chiuri documentary highlighting her female collaborators

French luxury goods company Dior has released a documentary titled Her Dior: Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Collaborations with Women Artists directed by French broadcast fashion journalist Loïc Prigent.

The 60-minute film is a narrative related by the women who have joined forces with Dior's creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri (the house’s first female creative director) since her arrival in 2016. The documentary also highlights Chiuri’s commitment to promoting art and letting it unfold through female plurality. 

Leading figures of the international art scene, including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (whose essay “We Should All Be Feminists” inspired Dior’s statement T-shirt, an emblematic piece in Chiuri’s first collection), Tomaso Binga, Robin Morgan, Penny Slinger, Judy Chicago, Fulvia Carnevale, Mickalene Thomas and Brigitte Lacombe – all of whom talk about the powerful bonds and unforgettable moments they forged with Chiuri through their collective projects.

Season after season, these painters, visual artists, photographers, performers and writers have accompanied and sublimated her collections with their visions, their values and their messages, while their dialogues have provided paradigms for expression and enhanced Dior’s silhouettes.

In the company of curators and historians with whom she collaborates and regularly exchanges ideas, Chiuri also retraces her creative odyssey, back to her beloved native city Rome, and showcases the creative strength of women. 

Throughout the film, archives and sources of inspiration are revealed along with intimate, profound discussions and emotion-filled scenes of which the subject can be summed up in a single word: sisterhood.

The documentary is available to view now on YouTube.

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Loro Piana celebrates 100 years with an archival pop-up at South Coast Plaza

Loro Piana, the Italian luxury fashion house known for its cashmere, vicuña, and merino wool fabrics and quiet luxury clothing and accessories, is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary with a pop-up at South Coast Plaza.

The 100th anniversary pop-up exhibit in the Jewel Court commemorates the brand’s centennial milestone with a glimpse into its extensive archives, where visitors can trace the evolution of the brand’s heritage through a century of craftsmanship. 

Natural oak bookcases lined with green fabric-covered folders represent the historical archives, while lacquered figurines carefully monitor the shelves. Together with vintage photographs, campaigns and iconic house signatures – including its signature Baby Cashmere and rare Vicuña fiber – the installation tells a story of obsession with perfection.

Founded in the northern Piedmont region of Italy, where the Loro Piana family established themselves as wool merchants, Pietro Loro Piana opened his first textile mill in 1924 and quickly gained a reputation for exquisite textiles. By the 1940s, Loro Piana had made a name for itself as the preeminent supplier for the high fashion industry in Italy and abroad. In the 1970s, the company expanded into refined ready-to-wear and was more recently acquired by LVMH in 2013.

Loro Piana has become synonymous with quiet luxury and stealth wealth thanks to cameos in HBO’s Succession and the rise of social media personalities such as The Gstaad Guy.

The Loro Piana 100 Years Pop-Up is open now through March 24. 

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La Quinta Resort & Club completes a site-wide renovation ahead of its centennial celebration

La Quinta Resort & Club, the iconic desert destination, has completed a transformative resort-wide renovation ushering in a new era of luxury for future generations. 

Set against the backdrop of the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains, the La Quinta Resort & Club is the longest-running resort in the Palm Springs area. Spanning 45 acres, the site features 620 elegantly appointed casitas and suites and 98 villas, the 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta, nearly 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting facilities, 42 climate-controlled swimming pools and 53 hot spas, championship-caliber golf, 23 tennis courts and seven dining options.

The extensive renovation, led by renowned architecture firm Leo A Daly, honors the hotel’s Spanish Colonial Revival architecture while introducing modern enhancements that elevate the guest experience. 

Renovations include a revitalized lobby, refreshed guest rooms, a newly landscaped outdoor venue designed to host intimate gatherings and grand celebrations, and a reimagined 21+ adults-only retreat at the Renker Pool. The resort will also unveil a renovation of its signature steakhouse, Morgan’s in the Desert, in the coming weeks.

“As we approach our centennial year, it is an incredible honor to preserve the rich legacy of La Quinta Resort & Club while enhancing the guest experience for generations to come,” Dermot Connolly, VP and managing director at La Quinta Resort & Club, said. “This renovation celebrates our unique history and natural surroundings while delivering the contemporary luxury expected by today’s travelers.” 

Founded by entrepreneur Walter H. Morgan in 1926, the property boasted the area’s first nine-hole course and attracted guests such as Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, Shirley Temple, Ginger Rogers (who was married there) and Frank Capra (who wrote It Happened One Night while staying at the hotel).

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Maison Margiela and Christian Louboutin release their first capsule shoe collection

French luxury fashion house Maison Margiela and shoe designer Christian Louboutin have released twin capsule collections: Maison Margiela by Christian Louboutin and Christian Louboutin by Maison Margiela.

Composed of three and four shoe styles, respectively, the twin capsules splice the genetics of the two houses. The collection was created by John Galliano and Christian Louboutin, who have known each other since the beginning of their careers. 

The Maison Margiela by Christian Louboutin collection reimagines the Maison’s signature, split toe Tabi through the curvaceous and feminine language of Christian Louboutin and the designer’s signature red sole. The Bridiela Una Strass is a pump constructed on a new last and set on a classic Christian Louboutin 100mm heel. The Loubiella is a sandal based on Christian Louboutin’s Rosalie silhouette and set on a 100mm stiletto, and the Marlougiela is a ballerina sleekly elongated and narrowed in shape.

The Christian Louboutin by Maison Margiela collection re-frames the seductive silhouettes of Christian Louboutin through the inverted and subversive lens of the Maison. The Bilougiela 25 is an elongated, pointed ankle-strap sandal based on Christian Louboutin’s Kate Max last and set on a 100mm heel. The Martinloula is a pointed pump likewise crafted from the Kate Max last and imbued with the curvaceous faux-cul heel cap, first created by Christian Louboutin for the Maison Margiela 2024 Artisanal Collection. The Xrismarteen expands the Martinloula into a knee-length boot set on a 100mm heel, and the Martoubi 25 is a new pointed, elongated pump set on a 100mm heel. Executed in white leather, the heel cap is daubed in a spontaneous red brushstroke. 

The twin capsule collections are available now in selected boutiques worldwide and on the digital platforms of both houses. 

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Marni and Hoka unveil the co-designed Bondi B3LS sneaker

Italian luxury fashion brand Marni and California-based sportswear company Hoka have revealed their co-designed Bondi B3LS sneaker collection, set to launch in April. 

Available in four distinct shades — Poinciana (red), Bracken (charcoal), Tourmaline (blue), and Straw (beige) — this collaboration is a reflection of the shared spirit of creativity and functionality that defines both brands.

Elevating the original B3LS silhouette, the Marni x Hoka edition features a highly responsive rubber sole, cushioned EVA insoles, and a subtly rubberized, lightly padded polyester upper for enhanced comfort and durability. The design is completed with three sets of laces: a monochrome flat pair, a rope tone-on-tone pair and a wider, multicolored option for a bold, contrasting look.

“Collaborating with HOKA has been exhilarating — an exchange of energy where their technical mastery met Marni’s instinct for shape, color and emotion. Together, we’ve created a bold, totemic design — sculpted a shoe that is a fearless expression of movement, volume and identity,” Marni creative director Francesco Risso said.

The Marni x Hoka Bondi B3LS sneakers will launch on Marni.com and boutiques April 3 and on Hoka.com and exclusive retail partners worldwide April 4.