Dior channels ancient Greece for its Cruise 2022 collection

The collection – mostly in black, white, grey, gold and blue – also included sportswear pieces and suits inspired by jackets and pants worn by Marlene Dietrich. — Photos: AFP

French fashion house Dior returned to live audience shows on Jun 17 with a firework-punctuated presentation of its Cruise 2022 collection in Athens at the Panathenaic stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games.

Watched by celebrities including film star Catherine Deneuve, model Cara Delevingne and Queen’s Gambit actress Anya Taylor Joy as well as Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the collection showcased designs inspired by antiquity and traditional Greek dress.

A sporty pair of Dior print leggings complete with a matching jacket.