Dior in Seville or the cruise parade that pays tribute to Spanish roots and local crafts

Dior in Seville.

Specifically,

adorned with the

vegetal

, a landscape designer who has used more than

to give life to the Spanish dream of the 'maison'.

There was also, because a good cliché is irresistible,

, which brings to mind the recently recovered

Some

some

.

Those with thin skin could argue cultural appropriation, but

: what he

.

And so, suddenly, many of those who had never set foot in a Fair were able to have a small appetizer of what is one of the big weeks in the city while

Loved by the cinema, too, because let's not forget that it was also chosen for some Star Wars scenes.

Game of Thrones, at the time, also took notice of the Alcazar, where

guests enjoyed a welcome dinner the day before.

But that is another matter.

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When the sun was already going down and the attendees finished spreading out around the square equipped with fans to try to alleviate the well-known Sevillian heat (although the temperatures gave a little respite), the show began.

One that featured

but also with the recognizable designs by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior.

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The images that both creative director and firm had shared gave rise to speculation, especially when influencing the figure of the Virgin Mary: they highlighted both the

of the Brotherhood of the Gypsies, and that of the universal

(how could one not get carried away by that face and those emeralds that hang from the breastplate?), so the possible nods to the religious imagery of the city could have been present.

There was, for example, in the

of some long gloves and in the intricate shapes of a pattern that was repeated as a common thread between the looks, and that recreated

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However, most of the Spanish references were more canonical and aligned with the main inspiration that they later communicated:

and that, for the house, "represented the

".

Hence, one of the most characteristic elements of the genre, the

, was deconstructed to make

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As it could not be otherwise, the color combination of

was repeated throughout all the exits, in which the

were the

star accessory and shone especially when crowning outfits with bullfighters and tight pants in which trimmings served as traditional tuxedos.

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and

were also lacking

.

The great absentees?

Obvious moles.

And she was grateful, because the Andalusian and Sevillian imaginary is much broader than that print.

There were

that were further elevated thanks to the collaboration with Spanish artisans.

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The garments ranged between equestrian and nightwear, because there was also room for the usual

(with a few gathers and a ruffle to follow the night's slogan) and for slightly more sporty options, usually a guarantee of sales success.

What was also a success was the result, because the clamorous applause of the spectators of the parade was joined by Maria Grazia herself, who ended up dancing through the Plaza de España together with the dance troupe that was performing throughout the night and supported by the artisans who have collaborated on a unique collection that will go down in history.

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