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Fashion Week has arrived in Paris. And PFW begins with Christian Dior, who debuted their Spring/Summer 2018 collection with a bang, creating a '60s grunge atmosphere. The concept of the show clearly portrayed feminism in a fashion-forward way—what Dior is known to do best.
> [80 000 pieces of mirror, 7,2 tonnes of coated concrete, 20 days of labor-intensive installation, a workforce of 80, a total surface area of 2 200m2. Get a sneak preview of the extraordinary Dior show space specially constructed in the gardens of the Musée Rodin and capture a sense of its dreamlike multifaceted beauty. #MariaGraziaChiuri's Spring-Summer 2018 show is fast approaching - get ready to be dazzled! #DiorSS18 #PFW](https://www.instagram.com/p/BZgVXZVlq-1/)
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The show took place at the Musée Rodin and was covered in creativity, featuring walls resembling smooth clay, multiple art fixtures, and even 80,000 pieces of mirror covering the scene. Maria Grazia Chiuri, creative director of Dior, paid homage to Niki de Saint Phalle— French-American feminist sculptor, painter, and muse of previous designer Marc Bohan.
Maria Grazia’s Dior takeover is all about women and empowering them to achieve anything. The collection with a series of biker girl looks featuring lots of flare, stunning prints, patterns, and mesmerizing materials. Maria Grazia even dug into the Dior archives by referencing Bohan’s iconic creations and morphing them into black and white checkered pieces. Check out more of the show above or head to [Dior’s website](https://www.dior.com/couture/en_us/womens-fashion/ready-to-wear/spring-summer-2018-ready-to-wear-show) to see the full show.
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Written by Alex Ceballos
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