Doc. Film DIOR & I-Fascinating Look Behind the Scenes of Haute Couture

DIOR & I is a doc. film that is fascinating not only for the fashion but for the inside look at the creative processes that goes into the design & creation, the colloborative operations and the history to this legendary house of haute couture.  The I in DIOR & I is the relatively new design head for Dior, Raf Simons  The long history to the Dior founded in 1946 by Christain Dior just after the war.  Dior passed away only 10 years later.  The structure of the film overlay Mr. Dior's words from his memoirs into the current context of the film with incredible impact & artistry. The company has maintained its place at the pinnacle of high fashion for decades.  It has had turbulence. Galliano was at the helm for 17 yrs. until 2011 when he was dismissed for his public anti-Semitic rants.  Simons was brought on as head designer in April of 2012 at which time he was given the unimaginable task of creating & presenting the fall line in just 2 weeks.  This doc. is a whirlwind of emotions, artistry, camaraderie along with enviable glimpses into a world of glamour & consummate beauty.  Simons (b. Belgium) was head designer for Jill Sander's when he was chosen to take over at the helm for Dior.  I'm curious why he was chosen from the minimalistic, pret-a-porte clothing to run the elite, glamorous Dior Fashion House; known for its highly stylized and structured couture.  The decision has been a resounding success.  Simons' decisions are what guide the fashion but this is not accomplished without many skilled ateliers we see arduously working until the last minute. Simons' methods for communicating and nurturing creative input are extraordinary. The devotion & pride that goes into every last stitch is inspiring.  I thought DIOR & I would be designed for a narrow audience of fashion fans.  This intelligent, engrossing film will appeal to everyone.  I left admiring Simons & the people working behind the scenes of Dior and wanting to see more.  I say yes to Dior & yes to the dress.