Dior – extravagant fashion and extraordinary fashion shows

The famous luxury label Dior was founded in 1947 by the French couturier Christian Dior, who today is one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. In the beginning Dior had very little to do with the fashion industry, because he worked in an art gallery, which nevertheless gave him the opportunity to create and exhibit his drawings and illustrations. So he finally started working as a designer for Parisian fashion houses in 1938, until he founded his own haute couture label and made his international breakthrough the same year. With his innovative and creative fashion he inspired style icons like Jackie Kennedy or Marlene Dietrich. Dior’s collections are characterized by elegance and feminine designs, as well as by the use of noble materials such as fur or satin.

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Elegant and stylish winter collections

Christian Dior’s creations are exceptional, stylish and an absolute eye-catcher on any catwalk, as Dior turned away from traditional and practical fashion to create its haute couture collections celebrated on the catwalk. His winter collections are particularly striking because, although they are characterised by the well-known dark winter colour palette, they also feature fine materials, elegant cuts and feminine designs.

Avant-garde fashion in dark and cloudy tones

Dior’s autumn-winter collection presents avant-garde fashion made of unusual materials such as knitwear and fine lace. Sweaters with picturesque patterns, checked skirts with straight cuts and modern accessories such as ties, scarves and statement necklaces were also frequently seen on the catwalk. Check out the entire fashion show here.

Elegant and fine fabrics with classic cuts

This men’s collection is characterized by the elegant coat cuts, fine fabrics and the classic men’s fashion palette of beige, grey, brown and navy. Different styles are combined to create an interplay of past and future, between old and new, classic and modern and contemporary and innovative.

Dark tones, playful details and elegant haute couture

The autumn and winter collection is characterised by dense, dark clothing, fine elegant fabrics and unusual embroidery. However, the collection is not only made of black, but also makes use of the surprise element of burgundy, which gives the fabrics a matte finish and thus creates a timeless beauty. Watch the video of the fashion show here.

Colourful and natural summer collections

Not only the winter collections of Dior are a real eye-catcher, because the summer collections of the luxury brand also stand out through the innovative, creative and unusual ideas of the designer. His collections are characterised by figure-hugging cuts, feminine designs and wide skirts. Long gloves or extra large hats are the typical must-haves of the summer. But especially the colourful and noble patterns and many natural fabrics stand out, which give the collections a summery and airy touch. Due to the elegance and class of Dior, the summer looks and outfits are also suitable for every moment, no matter if everyday life or leisure.

Modern collection of flowing, colourful fabrics

The new Dior Cruise Show of 2021 presents an exciting collection of precious flowers and butterfly prints, elaborate traditional embroidery and colourful fabrics. The latest collection is presented in the historic Italian city of Lecce against a spectacular backdrop. An unusual dance show celebrates the aesthetics, history and tradition of Dior. Convince yourself of the magic of the new collection here in the video.

Elegant Haute Couture with romantic details

Elegant haute couture, romantic fabrics, creative details and feminine cuts characterise the spring and summer haute couture of Dior. The fashion looked noble and elegant with silk skirts with soft pleats and gold plated surfaces. The extraordinary savoir-faire of the house was thus celebrated in a fashionable way. Here you can see the fashion show in full length.

Graceful menswear with soft pastel shades and classic cuts

Dior’s men’s collection presents graceful looks consisting of iconic newspaper prints, pastel shades and classic cuts. The details of the outfits are always feminine and yet typical of Dior’s men’s fashion. Here the designer was inspired by the elegance of the past and its beauty and relates this to a new, constructed future. This is also reflected in the unique setting of the fashion show.

Exceptional prêt-à-porter made of high-quality natural fabrics

Inspired by the gardens of the world and the beauty of nature, Dior is creating an exceptional ready-to-wear collection that is characterised by the classic colours of nature. The outfits are mostly in brown, white, beige or pink shades. And the high-quality fabrics are processed naturally. Not only the fashion is unique, but also the presentation of the collection is unusual and exclusive.

Unusual and avant-garde looks with imaginative details

These extraordinary looks and outfits were inspired by the typical stylistic features of the circus world. No wonder that this collection is mainly composed of short boxy blazers, bar jackets and dresses with imaginative prints. Unique details such as sparkling sequins, colourful fringes and tulle trimmings radiate a touch of glamour. Watch the fashion show in the circus tent here.

Behind the scenes of the fashion empire

Dior always convinces with its stunning collections and extraordinary fashion shows, but this requires a lot from the creative designs to the elaborate preparations just before the show. Despite stress and problems at the last minute, Dior always manages to attract attention and inspire the audience with its collections and exciting presentations. Now take a look behind the scenes and see how Dior puts on these shows.

Backstage of a Dior fashion show

To present the unique fashion shows as well as the extraordinary collections, a lot of helpers are needed, including models, hairdressers, stylists and many more to get the incredible shows going. Get unique insights behind the scenes and elaborate preparations before the presentation of the collection.

Exclusive interview with Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri

In an exclusive interview with Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri, the creative director of the house, discussed what inspires her new collections and how she incorporates these sources of inspiration into her captivating creations. Check out the open and honest interview here.

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Nike Waffle Racing Flat “Moon Shoe” – $437,000

The crown jewel on our list and therefore the most expensive sneaker in the world is the 1972 Nike Waffle Racing Flat “Moon Shoe”, made available by Jordan Michael Geller during a Sotheby’s auction in July 2019 and purchased by Miles Nadal, a well-known shoe collector, for more than $400,000 and exhibited in his private museum in Toronto, Canada shortly thereafter. Nike’s “Moon Shoe” was originally designed for the runners of the Olympic Games. Only 12 pairs were launched in the 1970s, which is why it is still considered one of Nike’s most important masterpieces today. This pair in particular is still known today as the only unworn “Moon Shoe” artifact, which is why it quickly surpassed the estimated price of $160,000 during the auction.

Fun Fact: Another rare pair was sold on eBay in 2016 – but at that time ‘only’ for $11,200.

• Model: Nike Waffle Racing Flat “Moon Shoe
• Sales price in dollars: $437,000
• Retail price in Euro: €401.157
• Sold: July 2019
• Sold via: Private Auction

The Nike story – a small idea on a big scale

Nike, formerly known as Blue Ribbon Sports, was founded in 1964 and opened its first retail store in 1966. It was founded by athletics coach Bill Bowerman and his former student Philip Knight. Their successful sale of Japanese running shoes quickly led to a new idea: Why not produce your own shoes? After the first shoe was publicly available in 1971, the company changed its name to Nike in 1978. The sales figures exploded, the company finally expanded worldwide via the East Coast of America and now made the company what it is today: a dynamic global player that not only revolutionized sneakers but also the world of sports.

• Founded: 1964
• Founders: Bill Bowerman & Philip Knight
• Place of foundation: Eugene, Oregon, USA
• Current headquarters: Baeverton, Oregon, USA
• Turnover: USD 3.4 million
• subsidiaries: Converse, TraceMe Inc., Celect, Inc.

Michael Jordans Converse Fastbreaks – $190,373

The Converse Fastbreaks, worn by sports legend Michael Jordan himself, were auctioned in 2017 for a record price of $190,373 by an unknown buyer and are considered the most expensive sneakers ever worn during a sporting event. At the time of the auction, the sneakers were not in good condition, but they are considered an important asset in the sports scene: Michael Jordan wore them at the beginning of his college career and they were considered his good luck charm when he won the Olympic gold medal in 1994. After the game, he signed it and gave it as a present to the then 11-year-old son of Los Angeles Lakers legend Gil Goodrich, who had kept it for the last twenty years.

• Owner: Michael Jordan
• Model: Converse Fastbreaks
• Sales price in dollars: $190,373
• Retail price in Euro: €174.758
• Sold: 2017
• Sold via: Private Auction

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Who was Michael Jordan?

Known as Michael Jeffrey Jordan by birth, he is now considered one of the most influential professional basketball players ever in the history of the sport. He dominated the sport from the 1980s until the late 1990s and has won several awards from the sports scene.

The most incredible moments of his sporting legacy can be seen here:

“Flu-Game” Jordan 12 – $104,765

These sneakers prove how popular the shoes of Bulls Guard Michael Jordan are. The pair was auctioned off by Preston Truman, a 35-year-old former jazz ball boy via an online auction in 2013. 104,000 dollars was paid for the black and red sneakers, which were also signed. It should be noted here: The starting price was 5,000 dollars at the beginning. The shoes became famous through the “Flu Game” in 1997, in which Jordan won 38 crucial points despite flu-like symptoms and helped the Chicago Bulls win. According to rumors, however, Jordan had spent the night before in a casino, which is why he was only hung over during the game.

• Owner: Michael Jordan
• Model: Jordan 12
• Sales price in dollars: $104,765
• Selling price in Euro: €96.172
• Sold: 2013
• Sold via: Online Auction

Self-Lacing Nike MAG – $104,000

Another gem from the house of Nike is in our list: In December 2016 these Nike Mags were sold by the Hong Kong auction house Dragon 8 for $104,000 to an unknown buyer from Hong Kong. The sneakers achieved cult status through the movie 80s film “Back to the Future” in which Michael J. Fox magically puts on these self lace-up sneakers. Granted: …this pair, while lacking all magical powers… Nevertheless the Self-Lacing Nike Mags still enjoy great popularity today.

• Model: Self-Lacing Nike Mags
• Sales price in dollars: $104,000
• Selling price in Euro: €95.470
• Sold: 2016
• Sold via: Private Auction

Single Nike MAG – $92,100

In contrast to the 2016 Nike Mags, this pair is rather less functional. Nevertheless, it was sold in 2018 via Shoezeum’s eBay shop for a little less than 100.00 dollars. So the unknown buyer could be happy about a real rarity: It is considered to be one of the few original props from the movie “Back to the Future II” that are still available today. A true artifact of the pop culture of the 80s.

Sneakers from the movie “Back to the Future II”

It is rare that true film props are sold. No wonder that this rarity can be found in our list.

• Model: Single Nike Mags
• Sales price in dollars: $92,000
• Retail price in Euro: €84.454
• Sold: 2018
• Sold via: Online Auction

Stephen Currys Under Armour Curry 6 – $58,100

NBA star Stephen Curry auctioned this pair of Under Armour 6, which he wore to a basketball game in early 2019, for nearly $60,000 on eBay. The proceeds went to science education initiatives. The reason was his claim that the moon landing of 1959 had been staged, which had caused heavy criticism in the USA.

• Owner: Stephen Curry
• Model: Under Armour Curry 6 “Moon Landing
• Sales price in dollars: $58,000
• Retail price in Euro: €53.243
• Sold: 2019
• Sold via: Online Auction

Eminem X Carhartt X Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro – $30,100

This pair of sneakers, created in collaboration between hip hop legend Eminem, Slim Shady, Carharrt and Jordan, was sold for a whopping $30,100 to celebrate Shady Records’ 15th anniversary.

• Model: Eminem X Carhartt X Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro
• Sales price in dollars: $30,100
• Retail price in Euro: €27.631
• Sold: 2019
• Sold via: Online Auction

You can see in this video how tough the 30.000 Dollar shoes are. Spoiler: Gasping for every sneaker fan is guaranteed:

DJ Khaled Air Jordan 3 “Grateful” – $20,000

To celebrate his Grateful album, American hip hop mongul DJ Khaled released the Air Jordan 3 Retro “Father of Asahd” in 2017 in a limited edition. These were sold for 20,000 dollars a piece.

• Model: DJ Khaled Air Jordan 3 “Grateful
• Sales price in dollars: $20,000
• Selling price in Euro: €18.360
• Sold: 2017
• Sold via: Stadium Goods

Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro Michigan Fab Five – $20,000

At number 9 on our list of most expensive sneakers is the Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro Michigan Fab Five – a gift given exclusively to friends and family of the Jordan brand. Later, some pairs were resold for a whopping $20,000.

• Model: Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro Michigan Fab Five
• Sales price in dollars: $20,000
• Selling price in Euro: €18.360
• Sold: 2017
• Sold via: Stadium Goods

Granted: Not all of us have the necessary change to spontaneously order any Hollywood artifacts or limited editions. If you want to ride on the wave of the latest sneaker trends, you only need to know the biggest brands. In our list we mainly mentioned ‘Nike’ and their subdivision of the ‘Jordans’. Also classics like the good ‘Converse’ or ‘Vans’ don’t get old and if you like it more sporty, you should have a look at ‘New Balance’ or ‘Reebok’. Luxurious items are more likely to be found in the relative newcomer in the ‘Common Projects’ scene.