The meeting of Monsieur Dior and Massimo Osti for Stone Island in this collection is a meeting of the “possessed”. From haute couture vision to military functionality, a new kind of clothing is being created here. A shared passion for perfection and excellence characterizes the legacy of Christian Dior and Massimo Osti, the founder of Stone Island. Kim Jones describes it aptly: “The fusion of contrasting traditions creates a new fashion alchemy. This collection is not just clothing, but a milestone in fashion history”.
Since taking over as creative director at Dior, Jones has ushered in a new era. Partnerships with the likes of KAWS, Travis Scott and now Stone Island allow him to explore the boundaries between haute couture and streetwear. This innovative capsule collection, which combines Parisian haute couture with functional details from northern Italy, is further testimony to this extraordinary vision.
Romanticism, savoir-faire and innovative materials
The romantic and precise haute couture of Christian Dior meets the technical mastery and meticulous attention to detail of Stone Island. This collection embodies the excellence and savoir-faire of both houses and sets a new benchmark for modern masculine fashion at Dior. This collaboration offers fashion enthusiasts the unique opportunity to own pieces that represent the pinnacle of design perfection and craftsmanship.
Stone Island’s functional designs blend seamlessly with Dior’s haute couture roots. The use of fine materials such as silk, which plays an important role in both the military and haute couture sectors, underlines this connection. Stone Island’s dyeing technique is reinterpreted by Dior’s embroidery, creating unique pieces that are both works of art and fashion statements.
The alchemy of color
The “alchemy of colors” is the central theme of this collection. The decision to use almost exclusively fine materials has a significant influence on the result of the dyeing. Signature colors and silhouettes from the Stone Island archive are taken up and reinterpreted in various intensities.
Kim Jones has also applied woven leather to the patch pockets of some beautiful navy blue parkas, which have all the hallmarks of a best-seller and are inspired by a Stone Island jacket from 1988. The color spectrum, which varies between vibrant hues and more subtle nuances, also illustrates this fusion, while echoing the gardens of Christian Dior and the technical sophistication of Massimo Osti.
Hybrid symbols & accessories
These looks present a fusion of the logos of both brands, with the Dior logo standing above the emblem of the Italian house in black and white. The collection thus combines striking symbols such as the wind rose symbol from Dior and Stone Island as well as characteristic patterns such as Cannage and Oblique. The details from the Dior Haute Couture Spring-Summer 1952 collection and Stone Island’s Dutch Rope lacing system can also be found in the pieces.
The shoes in this collection skillfully combine functionality with traditional footwear craftsmanship. The boots and derbies are characterized by their structure of climbing shoes with thick soles, while the sneakers skilfully combine Stone Island fabrics with Dior designs. The bags in the collection represent modern fashion and skillfully fuse luxury with functionality. These accessories are not just decorative accessories, but are indispensable additions to any high-quality wardrobe.
Particularly noteworthy are the gray sneakers with the Dior Oblique pattern and a round bag decorated with a four-pointed compass star. The centerpiece of the collection is a round leather case with the Stone Island Compass Rose, which reveals art materials from Maison Sennelier.
This collaboration defines the modern Dior man and is from the age of 14. June Exclusively in the Dior boutiques in Milan, from 18. June in London and from 4. July available worldwide. Find out more at: Link to the website.
