Dior invites you to a feast of fashion senses in the garden in Granville

Christian Dior was a designer with an extraordinary fashion sensibility. Raised in the small French town of Granville, he was daily immersed in the natural aromas and scents of wild plants, as well as those cultivated in his mother's garden. Without a doubt, she was one of the designer's most important muses.

Dior's French garden was not only a place of floral delight, but also a safe oasis that evoked love and warmth. Throughout his life, Dior returned to the garden in his collections, revealing not only his craftsmanship but also fragments of his identity.

Dior exhibition, Jardins Enchanteurs in Granville / Dior press materials, SCENOGRAPHY © RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY

The doors to Dior's garden in Granville are open

The Normandy villa at Les Rhumbs, where Christian Dior grew up, is currently hosting the exhibition "Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs," which allows everyone to view the designer's work through the lens of what shaped him not only as a fashion visionary but, above all, as a human being. The mystical garden, which at one stage already served as a sacred space, was his greatest source of inspiration, which, germinating in his heart, could later be seen not only in his haute couture collections but also in his perfume line.

Dior exhibition, Jardins Enchanteurs in Granville / Dior press materials, SCENOGRAPHY © RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY

Everything he created was inextricably linked to this place. With its lush, beautiful vegetation, but also with fond memories of his mother and his relationship with his sister, who left a mark on his entire life, including his creative one. Feminine silhouettes, based on the construction of flowers, could already be seen in his debut collection from 1947. In his later works, in addition to floral motifs, fabrics and textures, closely linked to the structures of flower petals, cannot escape his attention.

Christian Dior's villa in Granville / Dior press materials, SCENOGRAPHY © RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY

Where Dior lived

The exhibition at Dior's estate allows us into the designer's most intimate sphere, revealing his deeply emotional connection to this place, but also to nature. Through his eyes, we can see not only the garden but also the places that held meaning for him.

Seeking peace and an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, the designer first settled in a former mill in Milly-la-Forêt, near Paris, which he purchased in 1948. This place became his private refuge, a space of concentration and closeness to nature.

Dior exhibition, Jardins Enchanteurs in Granville / Dior press materials, SCENOGRAPHY © RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY

A few years later, he moved to La Colle Noire , a castle nestled in the Provençal hills, surrounded by fragrant fields of roses, jasmine, and lavender. It was there, amidst the blooming gardens and light-filled landscape, that his most iconic fragrances were created.

Dior exhibition, Jardins Enchanteurs in Granville / Dior press materials, SCENOGRAPHY © RAPHAEL DAUTIGNY

The exhibition features archival creations, their sketches, and perfume bottles. All of this has been integrated into the botanical oasis, allowing for a deeper understanding of the process of creating each piece. The exhibition is accompanied by a specially published album , "Dior, Jardins Enchanteurs," published by Rizzoli. The publication features photographs by fashion and photography legends such as Patrick Demarchelier, Henry Clarke, and Paolo Roversi.

Dior's garden is still blooming

The exhibition itself doesn't focus solely on the designer. It also offers an opportunity to see the most important designs of his fashion and fragrance successors. This allows for a deeper understanding of the aesthetics of a fashion house that has continued the master's vision for decades.

Among the works of successive fashion directors (including Maria Grazia Chiuri ), there was no shortage of ultra-feminine silhouettes, literally bathed in floral embroidery and patterns, reminiscent of Dior's vintage silhouettes. For years, the designer emphasized that the garden is the purest form of beauty, basing his works on botanical symbolism. This incredibly emotional, somewhat philosophical exhibition is open until November 2, 2025, at the Musée Christian Dior in Granville.

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Dior invites you to a feast of fashion senses in the garden in Granville

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