Dior and I
An exhibit worth every bit of my icloud storage
In March, I went to Europe with my family. It was amazing yet exhausting but there were many moments that made the exhaustion worth it. One of those being the Dior Museum.
My original plan was to purchase tickets online in order to secure my visit. However, being the procrastinator that I am, failed to buy them ahead of time. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as those who bought their tickets on location got ticket stubs and those who purchased theirs online had to print them out beforehand. I love to collect tickets stubs from museums, movies or concerts I have enjoyed so, that worked out. It seems silly, but physical reminders help keep those memories alive. Those very tickets are now displayed as art in my house.
In my opinion, I found that the pre-order line went faster but not by much. My mother, sister, niece and I arrived around 11 am and entered the exhibit around 12 pm. From prior research, I knew there was going to be a line so the wait was inevitable however, worth every minute in line.
Upon entering the exhibit you are graced with the famous rainbow staircase of Dior products which leads up to a room showcasing many of Dior’s personal items.
This part of the exhibit was probably my 2nd favorite. Not only did I learn more about Dior but understood the beauty of each piece he created. It’s no surprise that he had an eye for fashion and home but seeing the way he married the two together was marvel to behold.
Parties like that are genuine works of art: people may be annoyed by them, by the very fact that they are on a grand scales— nevertheless they are desirable, and important even in the history of our times, because they produce the authentic sense of popular enjoyment.
-Christian Dior
I wanted a house something like those houses in the provinces, where children are brought to talk politely to their relations, of which I preserve tender memories. Possibly I am merely giving in to an avowed taste for interior decoration and architecture, my first vocation.
-Christian Dior
The best part of the exhibition and I think most who have been can agree, is Le Bal Dior which is a room dedicated to beautiful crafted ball gowns and evening wear.
Images and videos simply do not do it justice. I have never been so immersed or mesmerized by an exhibit quite like this. I was completely entranced and unable to look away. I sat down and simply marveled at such beauty. It was an experience unlike any other. Truly breathtaking.
There are so many other fashion exhibitions out there and if this one was any indication of how the others will be, then it is now my sole mission in life to visit all of them.
The exhibit ends with the Dior Café and a guest book you can sign which is a nice touch. My only regret was not sitting down to enjoy the café.
Perhaps, on another occasion.
Once you exit the exhibit, there is a gift shop around the corner on Ave. Montaigne. Maybe I need new glasses because I passed the gift shop TWICE and didn’t even bat an eye. NOTE: If you pass the children’s Dior store you have gone too far! The shop is right next to it before a set of large green doors.
So, if you ever find yourself in Paris, make room to visit the Dior Museum. Tell ‘em Lupe sent you, haha!
Well, this is the end of the line for me. Substack is warning me that this email is already too long. Until next time!
-Lupe