Dior in Kyoto: A Fall Collection Rooted in Stone and Silk
April 18, 2025 – Dior Pre-Fall Show Kyoto’s Tō-ji Temple, Japan
On Tuesday night, Dior unveiled its Pre-Fall 2025 collection in the gardens of Kyoto’s Tō-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Japan’s oldest temples. Founded in 796, Tō-ji is a place built for silence, its five-story pagoda rising above stone walkways and moss-covered trees. Against this backdrop, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior’s Creative Director, delivered a show rooted in minimalism and quiet reverence.
Dior’s Pre-fall 2025 Leaned Into Legacy—Without Leaning on It
For this season, Dior partnered with Kyoto’s Tatsumura Textile Co., known for reviving textile techniques from Japan’s Muromachi period (15th–16th century). Together, they reimagined classic weaving with 21st-century edits: toning down silver thread for a softer sheen; softening navy with washes of grey.
The textile went through multiple iterations: “We made several prototypes,” explained Iku Tatsumura, president of the company. “From there, one final version was chosen for production.” The process spanned nearly a year.
What emerged on the runway was tactile, restrained, and deeply intentional. You could see the craft, but never hear it shouting. Even the modern flourishes and slouchy creations with lightweight layering carried a sense of continuity rather than contrast.
Tradition Rewired
The collection focused on volume and refined movement. Chiuri designed long coats that wrapped across the body, inspired by kimono shapes but without direct imitation. Some had clean collars, others were collarless, belted loosely around the waist to let the fabric fall naturally. The trousers were wide and soft, cut to move easily without dragging. Paired with jackets that opened at the front and sleeves that widened at the wrist, the creations felt open and breathable.
The collection is built to layer without bulk. Fabrics were textured and substantial: dense wool, brushed silk, and heavy cotton. Some garments used a custom floral jacquard developed with Kyoto’s Tatsumura Textile Co., woven with silver thread that had been softened to avoid shine.
The color palette stayed close to the earth: navy, charcoal, ash grey, and soft neutrals. Every tone was slightly muted, giving the collection a calm and grounded feeling. Accessories were minimal and integrated. Crossbody bags sat flat against the body. A few models wore a single earring. Footwear was simple—black boots with rounded soles. The focus stayed on construction and proportion. Each outfit felt complete on its own, but also designed to work within a larger system of dressing.
Dior Pre-Fall 2025 – Kyoto’s Tō-ji Temple
A Moment in Dior’s Global Journey
This show continues Dior’s tradition of showcasing collections in culturally significant locations. In cities such as Seoul, Mumbai, New York City, Athens, Seville, Mexico City, and Edinburgh. Following the Pre-Fall show in Kyoto, Dior will present its Cruise collection in Rome on May 27. Read the full story on Babble-up: Dior Takes 2026 Cruise Show to Rome.
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