Carine Roitfeld on curating an exhibition uniting Dior’s previous creative directors for the first time – HERO

What were the core Dior sensibilities you began with when looking through the House’s incredible history?
Carine Roitfeld: When looking through Dior’s history, I began with the founding principles set by Monsieur Dior: a celebration of femininity, elegance, and structure. Look at the New Look silhouette, with its cinched waist and full skirt: it became a lasting symbol of the house. Across decades, each creative director has reinterpreted these codes while preserving Dior’s timeless identity and devotion to craftsmanship. It’s an amazing homage to Monsieur Dior’s vision and legacy.

What throughlines did you notice between the designers that you perhaps hadn’t thought about previously?
CR: I had the chance to rediscover the work of Marc Bohan, whom I admittedly knew very little about, despite the fact that he remains the longest-serving creative director in Dior’s history (28 years, can you imagine!). I was truly struck by the incredible modernity of his designs. Some looks – like a leopard-print ensemble – felt as though they could have come straight from a boutique this season.

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