Inspiration is Everywhere

I had a scheduled post about a little trip I took this weekend, but it will have to wait for a couple days.  My friend Lana C. shared a link on Facebook this morning of the Dior in Miniature installation that was unveiled yesterday in China (apparently the first stop on a 12 stop tour).  The installation is a "tribute to the meticulous handwork of the House of Dior Haute Couture ateliers whose talent is expressed in the miniature clothes that resemble the originals in every tiny detail". 

The new exhibition has been planned as a tribute to the meticulous handiwork of the House of Dior Haute Couture ateliers, whose talent is expressed in the miniature clothes that resemble the originals in every tiny detail. - See more at: http://sea.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1030645/dior-takes-le-petit-theatre-to-chengdu#sthash.9ruJAyJS.dpuf

The new exhibition has been planned as a tribute to the meticulous handiwork of the House of Dior Haute Couture ateliers, whose talent is expressed in the miniature clothes that resemble the originals in every tiny detail. - See more at: http://sea.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1030645/dior-takes-le-petit-theatre-to-chengdu#sthash.9ruJAyJS.dpuf

The new exhibition has been planned as a tribute to the meticulous handiwork of the House of Dior Haute Couture ateliers, whose talent is expressed in the miniature clothes that resemble the originals in every tiny detail. - See more at: http://sea.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1030645/dior-takes-le-petit-theatre-to-chengdu#sthash.9ruJAyJS.dpuf

The new exhibition has been planned as a tribute to the meticulous handiwork of the House of Dior Haute Couture ateliers, whose talent is expressed in the miniature clothes that resemble the originals in every tiny detail. - See more at: http://sea.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/1030645/dior-takes-le-petit-theatre-to-chengdu#sthash.9ruJAyJS.dpuf

I have watched the two short videos found on the Dior site numerous times this morning, as the work of a master atelier is beyond imagination.  Each dress a beautifully detailed recreation of an original Dior gown, a masterpiece in miniature.  Wouldn't you love to see the archives? I know I would.

Please take the time to click on the link to the Dior website and watch the two short films (I really wish they were longer!)...remember, inspiration is everywhere.

and yes, each flower is made by hand

photo via Dior Mag

 photo via Dior Mag

photo via Dior Mag

And one more link to a video that shows the installation - and many of the 60 dresses that were recreated.
I am hoping this exhibit comes to the US so I can see it in person.  Crossing my fingers there is a city on the west coast that deserves the honor of hosting it.  We shall see.
carry on,
paula