Let us take you on a journey through Dior’s wonderful world, where we’ll appreciate those luxurious creations that captivate our hearts and minds.
In the realm of Dior jewelry, there’s one person who has woven a dazzling dream with colors – Creative Director Victoire de Castellane. Her mastery of color is akin to that of a skilled magician, performing endless fantastical stories on the stage of jewelry.
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A Childhood Color Box
In Victoire’s memory, childhood was accompanied by a giant 96-color pencil box. Although some colors like brown, tobacco, and khaki seemed too serious and even unlikeable, she knew that it was the presence of these dark tones that made the bright colors more vivid. Just like serious and humorous people in real life, the contrast of colors makes the world more diverse and colorful.
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Hollywood’s Vibrant Hues
As a child, Victoire was particularly fond of the Technicolor effects in Hollywood comedies. For her, those highly saturated colors seemed to open up a world full of magic and goodwill. Her initial impression of jewelry came from an Oriental prince named “Big Yaka” in the French children’s TV show “Titus the Little Lion”.
He wore many large rings symbolizing power, and this exaggerated and direct decorative style sparked Victoire’s infinite imagination about the world of jewelry.
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The Wonderful Connection Between Taste and Color
Victoire’s understanding of color often stems from gustatory experiences. For her, red is undoubtedly the taste of pomegranate, while green is the freshness of mint – more captivating than broccoli. She favors complex and changing colors, just like her love for opals.
The phenomenon of multiple colors appearing simultaneously in the same gemstone is both difficult to define and never boring, changing hues with different light and environments.
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The Dialogue Between Black and White and Color
For Victoire, black and white are more suitable for radio, while color is a feast for the eyes. She can’t imagine how depressing movies would be without color.
This love and pursuit of color is not only reflected in her life but is deeply integrated into every piece she designs for Dior jewelry.
In Victoire de Castellane’s world, color is not just a visual expression, but also a carrier of emotions and memories.
She has woven a jewelry kingdom that is both fantastic and real with colors, inviting us to embark on this colorful journey together.
Tasting the Rainbow: Victoire de Castellane’s Colorful Journey with Dior Jewelry
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