Raf Simons at Dior

#1 Hello/Welcome: the debut

Paris, July 2, 2012. The Hotel Particulier of Avenue d'Iéna is turned into a floral paradise, five rooms carpeted with thousands of orchids, roses and mimosas, which is hosting the debut of Raf Simons for Dior Couture.

Arrived after the scandal of the thorny "Galliano's affair", the Belgian designer presents a majestic and refined collection, as much as the set that hosts it.

Among bubble skirts, cigarette pants, sophisticated suits, the iconic Bar jacket and precious embroideries, Simons disclaims the tradition of Monsieur Christian Dior according to his essential, conceptual and minimalist style.

It's the Dior New Look. Press and fashionistas applaud.

#2 Goodmorning: most iconic moments

Goodbye ready-to-wear, goodbye haute-couture. Raf Simons is leaving Dior.

What remains is the wonderful scenery, the beauty of the experimental clothes, sneakers, latex boots, artistic collaborations, Jennifer Lawrence in white at the Oscars and even the documentary "Dior And I". Here are some of the most iconic moments of the past three years.

Dior and I

Every show is an event. Not only for the clothes. The collaboration Simons-Dior is characterized by an explosion of flowers.

Jennifer Lawrence at the Oscars in 2013.

Rihanna is the first black testimonial of the House.

Raf Simons is not a traditional designer, with him the evening dresses become pure magic.

#3 Goodbye: last show

Another cascade of blue flowers, like the first time. Raf Simons recreates the scene of his debut at Dior for what will be his last show for the Maison.

In a natural and pure atmosphere there is a triumph of organza, complicated techniques of pleating, transparencies. Creations find simplicity and freshness, telling a precise, linear, ethereal and fragile femininity.

No one suspected, but the square courtyard of the Louvre hosted a farewell. Whispered and composed.

#4 Please stay: our loves

Raf don’t leave us. We love you.

Why? Look here.