How a Dior Dress is Made | Visionaire | Refinery29
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“Couture” is a magic word. It conjures thoughts of impeccable craftsmanship, visionary design, and legendary fashion moments. But, most of us don't encounter haute couture very often, unless we're looking at a celebrity on the red carpet, a model on a catwalk, or a mannequin in a museum case.
We wanted to get closer to couture - and to get you closer to couture - so we partnered with the legendary fashion publisher Visionaire to create this video, which tells the story of one dress from birth to runway. It’s a unique look inside the Dior atelier, where the team has been hard at work bringing creative director Raf Simons’ ideas to life. While an individual couture garment can take half a year to produce, here you will see the story of one dress (“Look #53,” in fashion-speak) come together in just a few minutes - from the first muslin pattern to the final style model Kinga Rajzak wore during yesterday’s haute couture show.
It’s an incredible revelation, and when you discover what goes into these garments, the crazy prices on couture start to seem at least a little less crazy. While Look #53 is the star of the show, the video gives us the chance to reconnect with the rarely credited artisans and seamstresses we saw in Dior and I, as well as a cameo from Simons himself. Think of this as a mini-trip to Paris or a crash course into fashion’s highest form; either way, enjoy your couture, concentrated.
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I have so much respect for all designers and the seamstresses in the ateliers... the process for making one couture dress is just captivating.
Too true!
True 💕
I know! Anyone can point to a drawing or sketch something on paper to which I say; "Now let's see you make it!" The best designers are first and foremost drapers, pattern-makers, tailors and seamstresses whom understand textiles and how they behave during draping and fabric joining.
@@castaway123100 which is really not a big deal.people used to make their own dior clothes..
Wow, I never appreciated just how much effort goes into these dresses until now. They're works of art.
londontolosangeles12 now I understand why is it so expensive it's not about the brand it's about the effort and the design
Look at Chanel Métiers D'Art
londontolosangeles12 it used to be like that back in the 60.-70 in Poland.
londontolosangeles12 that is why a dress cost more than $10k
Too many people working hard and only one gets the credit.
*house of dior
who its that only person who gets the credit? Mr Christian Dior? who died in 1957
These luxury brands and just that, a brands, everybody gets the credit that they deserve
Joselyn Hernández-Maldonado that's exactly what I thought when I saw the creative director greeting, and I think he have made his work to deserve it, he's selling his name, his ideas, but yeah, once you see the whole process it's easy to see it like that.
that's partially true! people give all the credit to Steve Jobs for creating Apple but forget about the software engineers who develop the apps and the software for apple products. At this point this is a fashion house, so they have many designers who contribute to making a product, so my point here is that all companies have labour and Dior is no exception. (at Least they have adult professional seamstresses haha, you know other companies have child labour making clothes!)
Maybe perhaps, it's him who brings all these people together?
Omg now I understand what they mean by QUALITY. I hope the people making this art actually get really well payed. I'm in love with these skirts and dresses. Omg. :)
+MarI sabel That is why high-fashion and couture is expensive! The people who work for the company/brand are well-paid artists! :)
fernando balcazar This is not how actually goes
Julia F. G. This is really how things are made in the couture world.
These pieces are made to order and would never be found in any shop, not even in the brands own shop
watch Dior and I on netflix
My friend working at sale designer at store she make 8,000$ per month 6 hour working at 5 days per week work she seem super happy tho ^^ I think Dior pay well
no wonder why they're so damn expensive
Transportation and many redundant steps.
These aren't the dresses you buy at Dior. I don't think people will ever understand this. I feel like haute couture's only purpose is to fool idiots into thinking their ready to wear clothes are painstakingly made by hand.
*wears it only once*
So essentially.. It's a waste of money, lol. These high fashion dresses cost an arm and a leg. Money that cold be donated to people who have nothing to eat. I'll never understand bored rich people.
Weeaboo Jones not a waste of money if the person who brought it is happy. How about you donate the money you spent on your device, hypocrite
Little Rinny you tell em
Little Rinny it depends. For example, at this time our society has made the use a of a smartphone a necessity because it has almost all functions we need to work; emails, phone calls, texts, calendar, clock, docs, etc... It also depends on what job you have of course.
k_s nah, who cares if it's "high end" if I pay a lot of money for something that I like, I'll wear it however many times I want. at least until it becomes ruined, lol
all these people work on it, and one designer gets all the credit
it is the idea that sells, not the implementation
they are the seamstresses putting the idea together, not the designers.
Arron Lawhon ikr
Actually the designer thought of the design. The seamstress pieces it together.
I think both parties are important. A excellent design could not be displayed to the public without the excellent seamstresses
It's those artisans in the ateliers who interpret the designers' dreams who totally rock!! They make those dresses worth every single cent. Long may they reign!!! Seamstresses are badass!
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they dont interpret the design, the design specs are given to them, and they implement them
They make real the specs, Jemma. Thus the seamstresses artistic role can in no way be diminished by saying they don't interpret. Of course they do.
You mixed up pattern makers with seamstresses... much like civil engineering vs contractors.
This was not only well shot but incredibly interesting. Love videos like this!
simpleDIYs Me too!! I love seeing videos of things being constructed!!
Ikr I love this kind of video. It's not just a video but it show you the aesthetics side from cinematography
I'm so impressed. How can they walk down stairs in heels.... without looking down? Can't even make it down a stair with sneakers without tripping if I dont keep my eyes on the ground xD
TasyX ikr? its just crazy!
It’s their job of course
Yeah being model isn't an easy job right?! I'm impressed too
I have worn high heels for over 35years and I can honestly say that I cannot walk in flats or revolting trainers. Flat shoes make my calf muscle ache like hell. But I wear 4 to 5 inch heels from getting up to going to bed !! What it is women now where heels to go out to functions or parties and they kill them because 99per cent of the time you arnt wearing them. And walking down stairs is easier than going up definitely xx👠👠👠👠👠👡👡👡
I would probably lose my teeth if I try that 😂😂😂
This is really fascinating to watch. "...the crazy prices on couture start to seem at least a little less crazy." -- exactly what I was thinking!
I just have to say that I love the variety of content you guys are publishing. Very refreshing and original.
I watched this docu last week. It makes you appreciate and respect what they do. People make thunk Dior is another "overpriced" designer couture line but it's a lot of time, heart, blood, sweat, and tears. You appreciate the thinking and hard work that goes behind lycées that are so beautiful.
Go read the NYT article that exposed them for using sweatshops in india, they are just as scummy as the rest and try to sell you shit like this video to make you think otherwise
okay.... so worth what you pay!!!
Meg Altright yeah but you don’t pay for that. Unless you’re a celebrity paying for a commissioned garment, you’re most likely paying for slave labour work
These dresses probably go for over $30k
the pleats are amazing
Dior as a brand is amazing. The fact Dior is one of the few haute couture houses that actually has couple of Black apparel techs working in their atelier makes them even more impressive!
As a fashion designer, you are meant to have a couture house, that's what every famous fashion designer has
I like how this Dior collection stays simple , It is truely beautiful :)
The music to this gave me a creepy feeling the whole time
i was looking for a comment like this. i felt so anxious, i had to turn it off-
Keeli Jo looked like the intro of a psychological weird movie
Petrus 906 or futuristic/sci-fi movie
I nearly cried lolll I guess that's the effect they were going for
Keeli Siyaka y? It's great
When you're serious about your work you do to all the lengths to make sure every single detail is polished
this was fab and really well filmed. the clothing was exquisite!
Wow! That is truly impressive. Fashion is more than style, it's an art.
This was AWESOME! Fashion is so crazy, it's 100 percent attention to every single aspect of the visual.
Raf and his team always slays c;
ikr
After watching these videos I came to understand the price of haute couture, they are a work of art! 💐
How much I love the craftsmanship and attention to detail! This is divine! 😍
The skill required to produce just ONE dress is beyond belief.These artisans are truly irreplaceable .Would love to see more behind the scenes like this.
What beautiful filming. It's so intriguing to see the making of a couture dress, so much hard work, time and effort goes into it.
Our Hmong Tradition Clothes are like this also. We just don't have those machines make the skirts, we use hand sewing on the skirts to make it zigzag.
Heavenly Angels who gives a fuck?
Heavenly Angels in fact i do
Heavenly Angels I give a fuck 😊
Justeen Bailey Thank you for understanding. Some people don't know real making clothing is like. And think buying everything comes easy to them. Thanks for caring.
Tj Finley Thanks! 😊
the whole outfit is great
Way to go showing the behind-the-scenes artisans that make a designer's vision come to life! More please!!!!
Impeccable craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing.
OMG, the amount of work for the peated skirts - coloring the ribbons, attaching them to this organza in a specific order... the pleating by hand ,,, the sewing ! Amazing...
it looks amazing but idk it looks like those clothes u only wear once
Jana That's what haute couture means!! :)
+Κυριακη Αροτσιδου high fashion means you only wear it once?
High fashion means you don't need an ocassion to wear a really expensive and weird dress
you dont really wear it, its mainly for the art of fashion rather than just wearing it
Jana or the ones u buy say u will ware it but don't want to ruin it so u don't
Those gowns are stunning.
Raf is doing it so much better. I love his works.
I can't stop watching this video. I had no idea how pleats were made. Those ladies and gentlemen are very special.
I would love to see more videos like this pleeeeease.
So glad I subscribed to your channel! I love these types of videos.
the making of these beautiful dresses is incredible! I can't believe they take so long to make, as you have to sew every single ribbon and pleat.
I never realized that was how they got the pleats in! Amazing!! Thank you for sharing this!!
the amount of time & effort and hardwork that comes with it...
that dress is so gorgeous, and so well made...
Amazing. Love the precision and patience!
Man that music is perf. Want more vids like this!
Fascinating glimpse into the art of creating Dior fashions...I wish it was an hour long.
Another level completely!!!! They are actually making the fabric!!!! To see these beautiful skirts & to KNOW from the video that a labor of love went into creating them. . .wow!!!! Wearable art for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️💎
oh my goodness...commendable..the amount of hardwork and creativity....
Love those kind of videos. It shows the art of fashion🖤
This is art! Bravo to these wonderfully talented people and thanks for the wonderful video, I hope there are more like this to come.
stumbled on this video and could not believe so much hard work is put into making clothes. so much attention to detail. from quality of dye to perfectly creasing the material. all the tools needed for its perfection.
I will begin to appreciate the price we pay tho I can not afford to buy one. haha
Truly amazing talents and dedication. After all they got magic in their hands to make every people beautiful and feel amazing.
the dress was absolutely beautiful. i can't get over it.
Man nothing against the immense Maria Grazia Chiuri, but God, Raf was magical! That man, brought Dior's silhouette back, contemporazied it and elevated it so much! He was my favorite period in Dior's history.
Such an underrated collection. Love it!!!
that was absolutely gorgeous.
This was a beautiful video. That footage n shots where amazing. 💞👍
work of art
QUE INCRÍVEL! você olha e não dá nada pela roupa, mas quando descobre como é feita... tudo muda!
loved it! and one of my favourite spring/summer Shows!
beautiful collection and beautiful dress..., but i still miss john galliano u.u
I wonder how much these talented people make? Because at the end of the day, they are the ones that make these visions come true. They are the real designers.
This is so gorgeous
First I thought the dyeing is the most satisfying thing to see, then I see the pleating process...wow!
To people saying you only wear it once, fashion is art, you might only look at an art piece once at a exhibit but the beauty of seeing it , the dream turned reality is worth it, it's also documented and in that way immortalized 🌹
I love those dresses/skirts I want all of them!! 😂
What a mindblowing work👌👌👌 each piece is incredible 👍👍👍
uuugghhh those pleats are SO SATISFYING. love to see the process. 💗
I did not know that was how those kinds of pleats are made! Fantastic!
I've been dreaming about this collection since the day in came out, this is so so so cool
amazing to see where it all comes from!
This is one of the best videos I've ever seen
This was amazing to watch! It blows my mind to see how much work is put into one dress and the tools that they use. I make costumes so I TOTALLY got it when the stitcher said "these stripes are going to drive us crazy" haha XD especially if it is a whole collection of stripes! I also loved how you edited the video, it was as pristine as Dior and the collection :)
So pretty!!
Great to see the behind the scenes.
This is the best CZcams channel, I swear
Those dresses are so pretty❤️💕
Gorgeous!!
Fascinating craftsmanship, especially in making pleats.
such a beautiful video! thanks for sharing!
Maravilloso!.. sublime!!...
okay the music is scaring the fuck out of me
Simply pristine.
LOVE THIS!!
Wow that was remarkably fantabulous😍😍😍
Absolutely marvelous! 👏🏽
very organized and wildly done. the design was great and the colors also. great great
The ' never sit down' dress
This is why for me Dior is the best designer. They make clothes that is for every occassion, timeless, classic and even if years go by its still in fashion!😘💕
Absolutely awesome.
the dress is made by so many people, and I like the Dior's people work attitude !
PLEATS GOALLLSSSS. and thats why is so expensive.
It’s beyond stunning 😍
Love it!! Please more!
just as i thought i couldn't get more passionate about design.. 😍😍
refinery29 is always my reference what I wanna make
Hmong Style remake. My mom made skirts like that hand made.
See Lo was just going to say this a copy of Hmong soirts
See Lo I feel !! Hand sewn and hand stitched every patter too!
I’m kinda of pissed off that they didn’t give credits or label inspired by Hmong/Miao/Asia culture clothes. They just take credits as if it came fresh from the top of their head. Big names get away with unknown/small things.
@@Beyondyouuu It's understandable for a non designer to not understand the world of design. Why not go and look at their mood boards....youll see inspirations of all kinds. I'm wondering where you have ever seen a collection of clothing that write down all of their influences and techniques for the general public who don't care anyways.....I bet the answer is zero.
I am blown away!!!! I would do anything to work at Dior or Chanel. I would sweep the floors so long as I could see what was happening.
Mindblowingly fantastic💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
So beatyful... I love the poces
j'avais déjà vu ce reportage,les directeurs sont suuuuuuuuper exigeants!
Incredible!! 👊🏾
This is art !!!!!
The low waisted dress silhouette is so beautiful