Dior’s Josephine Baker-Inspired SS23 Couture Show #dior #couture #short

“Dior’s Josephine Baker-inspired to the 1920s silhouette, set by artist Mickalene Thomas #couture Fashion Week couture Paris, Fashion Week“ “Dior’s SS23 collection was heavily inspired by Josephine Baker – but who was the trailblazing Roaring Twenties icon? The iconic American-born French entertainer became the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927. Yesterday, Dior stunned at the Musée Rodin as the house unveiled their standout SS23 Haute Couture collection. In a room full of celebrities, including the likes of Anya Taylor-Joy and Yaz Shahidi, it was the collection’s muse, Josephine Baker, that rightfully stole the spotlight. Baker, an American-born Black cabaret in 1920s Paris, famously used clothes as a tool to combat and transcend the racial stereotypes and gender roles that were all too prevalent during her time. Her jaw-dropping performance, cemented her celebrity status and led to her becoming the first ever Black woman to star in a major