Horses walked the runway at Dior's cruise show
Taking place just outside Paris at the Musée Vivant du Cheval à Chantilly, Dior's cruise 2019 show was hit by a deluge of rain, but even the weather couldn't halt proceedings. While Chanel's Cruise 2019 show featured an actual cruise ship, Dior had horses walking the runway alongside models.
At the historic venue, which was built in the 18th century for the Duke of Bourbon, guests were given umbrellas as they entered. A combination of bad traffic and weather delayed the show's start time by almost two hours.
As WWD notes, the show's display by Mexican rodeo riders was emblematic of the collection, as the "fearlessness of the sport taps right into Maria Grazia Chiuri's love for strong women."
Dior's press release about the show noted that Maria Grazia Chiuri was "inspired by the Amazons and more particularly the escaramuzas: Mexican female riders who practice an art traditional reserved for men while asserting their femininity, wearing full skirts and imposing hats."
The collection featured a plethora of embroidered bags and purses. Accessories included a selection of hats, and animal-themed bags.
Despite the journey to the rural location, and the slightly problematic open air setting, celebs also flocked to watch the show. If anything, the bad weather only added to the show's atmosphere.
At the end of the show, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri walked the rainy runway to loud applause.
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