With vibrant hues in the forefront to contrast grungier accessories, Dior’s Fall/ Winter 2023 collection offers a novel take on grunge.

Models’ eyes are made darker by rings of smudged eyeliner, and the vivid blues and juicy berry hues used to paint their perfectly created clothing. In addition to preppy cardigans teamed with studded chokers and sheer black stockings radiating “bad girl in detention” vibes, leather opera gloves offer old school Hollywood grandeur with a touch of kink. Conversely, imposing overcoats worn with transparent polo tops add a strong stylistic contrast.

The collection’s offering strikes a balance between elegance and playfulness as patterns mingle carelessly with classic forms to ground it. Although voluminous bottoms of the same color are kept warm by a rich red and purple plaid trench coat, chocolate argyle knits are worn on top of skirts that resemble Jackson Pollock. One notable outfit introduces a head-to-toe ombré effect as one model is showered in purple and blue hues, creating a wearable optical illusion. As the colors fall down an oversized bucket hat, blending into a wool coat and shiny high-waisted skirt, the deeply attractive theme is a repeating force to be reckoned with.