THE HOUSE OF DIOR | MAKING OF RED BAR COAT

In 2017, to coincide with the NGV’s House of Dior: Seventy years of Haute Couture, two new couture works were commissioned for the fashion and textiles collection with funds donated by the David Richards Bequest and the F&T Supporters Group. The first, Look 10, Bar Coat, 2012, was from Raf Simons debut couture collection for Dior.

As part of the acquisition process, documentary photography and film footage was taken in order to reveal some of the specialist techniques, tools and production methods specific to the making of couture garments and to give a behind-the-scenes-glimpse into the Dior ateliers.

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[wadchulukinat]

The level of details is enough to make me weep.... it's even more beautiful seeing the piece put together than seeing the finished product

[LAMODÉLISTE]

Designers should give artisans the biggest respect. It is not easy to make creative patterns, sewing with passion and constructing every garment. Tailors/ artisans are the real artists of a fashion house

[dominicweber]

Don’t be fooled, this is wayyy harder than the Essence d’Herbier dress. This is the pinnacle of soft tailoring at its very finest. Absolutely marvellous work.

[gabrielnewman]

I have watched my mother doing this kind of job many times. It is art. Incredible work.

[asmaerahou]

Great salute to the womens and mens in in the shadows

[SueMead]

There was a time when seamstresses and tailors used similar techniques in their day-to-day work. I remember learning to 'tack' when sewing (the hand stitching on the collar and inside waist of this coat and of course suits and other solid garments) and making facings and what a difference it makes to an item. The prices weren't cheap but were reasonable because a coat would last you many years, often being passed on to someone else to wear.

[Wierdgirl]

All you see are the models and the designers but the people who are sitting there for several hours a day, putting in a great deal of focus and attention to the clothes, making sure every stitch, every sequin, every seam is clean and intact - they are the true stars of fashion.

[beautyxbtsarmy]

I hope the workers get paid a lot for their tremendous hard work

[JR-xwrx]

I am in awe of the incredible talent that goes on behind the scenes. They should walk the runway with designers for recognition!

[gregske]

I am certain that these clips are calming a lot of COVID-cranky souls.
Oscar WILDE said: "Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten."

[fabianfarbeyond]

Dedication, craftsmanship, patients, talent and love of the trade...the magicians behind the vail of Dior’s conjurings are worthy of our admiration. Yes in my eyes it’s truly Magic.

[kokonana]

I've always been marveled how the delicate dresses/jackets were done in the past. Without all sort of technology and helping mechanism, how they needle that intricate piece of embroidery and everything. Now I know. This is how they've done it. It really shows human ingenuity and artistic skill at its best. Hats off to these artisans who keep this tradition alive. Salute!

[wayneartmann]

I wish these companies would put this all down in a book to preserve the knowledge.

[llc]

It’s just gorgeous! So much sewing by hand! I had no idea very little machine use! The stitches are amazing! I would like be able to make beautiful things like that all day long, a dream job for me.

[wickandde]

Damn I hope these couture ninjas get paid well! This is pure magic.

[just_cade]

I almost got emotional when she sewed in the label. How bittersweet it must feel to put the final touch on something that you’ve spent so much time with.

[mscott]

Beautiful. A real work of art. It couldn't be anything other than Dior.

[jobond]

Amazing truly awe-inspiring not just a coat but a work of crafted wearable art

[zyrabanez]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch and see the amazing work that goes behind garments like these 😍

[lailanilsson]

Amazing tailoring! What a beautiful coat.