Belgian designer Raf Simons premiered his first ever collection for the house of Dior during Paris Couture Week today (2 July). Raf, 44 - who was known for his minimalist style at Jil Sander, showed a pared back collection for couture, featuring peplum tops, simple tuxedos and elegant evening dresses, shown in a rather maximalist setting of a mansion with walls covered in flowers. A huge buzz has surrounded the designer since he took over the reigns from John Galliano in April, and after the show was live-streamed on Diormag.com, Raf for Dior and Dior Couture was trending worldwide on twitter. See some of the looks from the show, plus the star-studded front row in the gallery below.
Picture credits: Rex Features and Getty Images
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
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Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Raf Simons for Dior Couture
Jennifer Lawrence
The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence attends the Dior Haute Couture show.
Olivia Palermo
Olivia Palermo attends the Dior Haute Couture show.
Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard attends the Dior Haute Couture show.
Donatella and Allegra Versace
Donatella and daughter Allegra attend the Dior Haute Couture show.
Diane Von Furstenberg
Designer Diane Von Furstenberg attends the Dior Haute Couture show.
Melanie Laurent
French actress Melanie Laurent attends the Dior Haute Couture show.
Ines de la Fressange
Ines de la Fressange attends the Dior Haute Couture show.
L'Wren Scott
Designer L'Wren Scott attends the Dior Haute Couture show.
Marc Jacobs
Designer Marc Jacobs attends the Dior Haute Couture show.
Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone attends the Dior Haute Couture show.
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