The fashion house of Christian Dior represents the epitome of haute couture. Recently, Raf Simons assumed direction of this famous brand. “Dior and I” documents the creation of Simons’
first collection as artistic director. Written, produced and directed by Frederic Tcheng, this fascinating behind-the-scenes documentary follows Simons and his staff from his first day on the job to the completion and showing of his first collection.
The film details how a collection is created from the initial motivating idea to the execution of the ideas into patterns into the finished product. All those involved in the end result are interviewed and the film demonstrates how their input, creativity and craft come together to make something beautiful.