Propelling innovative heritage, Dior's Winter 2024-2025 Men's Collection from Creative Director Kim Jones introduces the Maxicannage motif. A bold reinterpretation of the house's iconic cannage pattern, that revitalizes luxury design for men’s bags and leather goods.
The Evolution of Cannage
The original cannage inspired by the Napoleon III chairs gracing Christian Dior's first haute couture salons, has been a cornerstone of Dior's lexicon since the 1950s. Now, the new Maxicannage amplifies this classic pattern, creating a more pronounced, three-dimensional landscape on leather goods that beckons both the eye and the touch.
Collection Highlights
The Maxicannage pattern weaves its way through several key pieces this season, each a signature of Dior's innovation in the luxury space:
- Saddle Twin: A reimagined version of the iconic Saddle bag, where the enlarged cannage pattern creates a bold topography of leather, merging form and function ($5,200).
- Weekender: This spacious travel companion, also priced at $5,200, transforms the practical into the extraordinary with its sculptural surface.
- Camera Bags: These pieces, offered at $4,100, balance practicality with modern style, their compact form elevated by the intricate play of light and shadow across the Maxicannage texture.
Each luxuriously tactile piece in the collection is available in two primary colorways: a warm, sophisticated beige and a timeless, enigmatic black.
Craftsmanship Details
- Material: The collection features high-quality grained calfskin leather, selected for its supple texture and enduring elegance.
- Technique: Dior's artisans bring the Maxicannage pattern to life through a meticulous combination of embossing and stitching, creating a tactile landscape that invites exploration.
- Hardware: Palladium-finish metal pieces add a subtle gleam to both colorways, complementing the leather's rich texture without overshadowing it.
The Runway Presentation
The runway collection made its debut against the historic backdrop of Paris's École Militaire, a setting that beautifully juxtaposed military precision with couture sensibility. Models moved through the space with balletic grace, showcasing how the Maxicannage pieces integrate seamlessly with the broader Winter 2024-2025 ready-to-wear line, a collection that draws inspiration from the fluidity and strength of dance.
The show drew a constellation of stars from various cultural spheres, including Taiwanese singer-songwriter Jay Chou, Formula 1 luminary Lewis Hamilton, acclaimed actor Nicholas Hoult, and members of K-pop sensation Tomorrow x Together. Their presence underscored the collection's universal appeal and cultural resonance.
Availability
The Maxicannage collection will grace Dior boutiques worldwide from October 2024, offering the opportunity to experience the new line firsthand. This collection reflects Dior's ability to evolve its iconic elements while maintaining its core identity, simultaneously shaping the future of menswear. Ultimately, Maxicannage arrives as a new chapter for Dior, one retold through Kim Jones' modern lens and vision.