Backstage at Dior Spring 2017. Getty
True fact – Christian Dior never began a couture show without consulting his tarot card reader first. Flash-forward to 2017 and designers are still looking to the heavens for inspiration. Following in Mr. Dior’s footsteps the French house, led by Maria Grazia Chiuri, referenced his superstition with tarot card imagery all beautifully embroidered in the most delicate of golden threads throughout the entire Spring 2017 collection. Gucci on the other hand, fell under the spell of the supernatural with fairy-tale chiffon dresses and silk foulards heavily peppered with graphic renditions of the famous tarot graphics of the chariot and emperor.
Dior Spring 2017. Indigital
Gucci Spring 2017. Indigital
Arab culture has always been one to celebrate superstition. Think evil eye, Hand of Fatima and countless talismans that have sprouted from the region. Egyptian Jeweler Azza Fahmy has made a name for herself and a cult following internationally from such symbols. She has spent over 45 years weaving these motifs and cultural beliefs into beautiful and mesmerizing pendants, necklaces and earrings.
Summon the powers and bring in a bit of mysticism into summer with the fashion desk’s edit on the trend:
Gucci
Parrot Intarsia Sequin Embellished Sweater
US $:2749
AED/SAR:10190
Balenciaga
Star-Print Ruched Waist Top
US $:922
AED/SAR:3385
Marlo Laz
La Trouvaille Talisman Necklace
US $:8774
AED/SAR:32232
Givenchy
Iconic Eye Printed T-Shirt
US $:214
AED/SAR:786
Dior
Le Soleil White Tarot Clutch
Available in Dior Boutiques.
Racil
Prince Double Breasted Tuxedo Jacket
US $:450
AED/SAR:1653
Silvia Furmanovich
Desert Moon and Stars Embellished Wood Clutch
US $:7100
AED/SAR:26116
Stubbs & Wootton
Silver Ava Mules
US $:550
AED/SAR:2020
Azza Fahmy
Hand of Fatima Chandelier Earrings
US $:8970
AED/SAR:32948
