CODES OF THE HOUSE
MUSES & INSPIRATIONS
JONATHAN ANDERSON
DIOR: PEOPLE & PLACES
DIOR & HOLLYWOOD
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This distinctive pattern representing simplicity & elegance is a hallmark of the house.

What is cannage?

200

This glamorous and enigmatic muse was known for her love of leopard print

Who is Mizza Bricard?

200

While Jonathan is a designer, his father was player of this contact sport, inspiring its motifs in many of his collections

What is Rugby?

200

This iconic Parisian hotel was a favorite spot for the ladies who lunched, inspiring the structure and silhouette of Dior's most iconic jacket

What is the Plaza Athenee?

200

This legendary German-American actress famously declared "No Dior, No ____" for her costumes in Stage Fright

Who is Marlene Dietrich?

400

A symbol of good fortune, Mr Dior often kept one as a charm, taking on even more importance with the arrival of Jonathan Anderson.

What is a clover?

400

Dior's beloved sister, who inspired his first perfume and symbolized resilience through her work in the French Resistance 

Who is Catherine Dior?

400

Beginning in 2013, Anderson served as creative director of this Spanish Luxury house, revitalizing their leathergoods and RTW

What is Loewe?

400

In 1947, Mr Dior traveled to this major American city to receive the Neiman Marcus fashion award

What is Dallas?

400

This Hollywood starlet turned royalty wore a Dior gown when announcing her engagement to a Prince

Who is Grace Kelly?

600

This feminine and happy embellishment frequently appeared on Dior's garments, hats, and even fragrance bottles.

What is the bow?

600

As a young man, Mr Dior dreamed of this career and kept its structured discipline and precise cuts when constructing his designs.

What is architecture?

600

Anderson his close ties to Hollywood as well, having designed the costumes in this 2024 film, with Zendaya serving looks on and off the court.

What is Challengers?

600

This falmbouyant British designer, known for his theatricality, is one of Dior's most iconic figures and an inspiration to Jonathan Anderson

Who is John Galliano?

600

Dior visited this film studio on his trip to Los Angeles, cementing his relationship with cinema

What is Fox Studios?

800

Mr Dior loved this color, that gave women an aura of light

What is Gold?

800

Before becoming a couturier, Mr Dior opened a gallery specializing in this style of Art

What is surrealist?

800

A key source of inspiration for both Mr Dior and Jonathan, references from this historical period often appear through romantic details

What is the 18th Century?

800

After Mr Dior's unexpected passing, this young designer who had been his protege, took over the house in 1957

Who is Yves St Laurent?

800

The master of suspense, and director of Stage Fright, used Dior as costumes in his films

Who is Alfred Hitchcock?

1000

Derived from the Latin word for Egg, this geometric shape is a nod to the 18th century and a favorite of Mr Dior

What is the oval?

1000

The iconic Lady Dior handbag features dangling charms, a note to Mr Dior's personal trait of this.

What is superstition?

1000

Anderson honed his craft at this prestigious British institution, graduating in 2005

What is London College of Fashion?

1000

Maria Grazia Chiuri chose this sun - drenched California location for Dior's Cruise 2018 show

What is Calabasas?

1000

Upon arriving to Los Angeles, Mr Dior was so impressed with the natural surroundings, he compared it to this sun-drenched coastline.

What is the French-Riviera?

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