The company, which had originally planned to have a runway at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, has rather chosen to showcase its upcoming set in a brilliant blue look, which was shot by Jackie Nickerson.
The collection, governed by, provides a lively lens to formalwear. Overcoats breath with geometrical cut-outs, and bright blue leather-clad coats shine. Collared shirts swap buttons for free bowties, exposing merely a peak of their wearer’s torsos, and dark long- sleeves feature two zippers for functional styling. Knit sweaters, however, boast the Dior Oblique logo and flowing check patterns alike, while subdued saddle bags turn into simple clutches with little branding.
Jones maintains a classier look while still maintaining a casual feel to his Christian Man clothing. Structured blazers find balance with” Christian Dior” caps and baggy dress pants, and tailored shorts add to the fun with subdued organza detailing that falls below the knee. Using pragmatic handbags and colorful lace-up shoes in football-inspired designs, as well as diverse pairings like tuxedo pants and hole-punched knits, give platform Jones a edge. Here, the developer successfully combines glossy style tropes with more cheerful ones to create Dior’s contemporary menswear identity.
Discover Dior’s Pre- Fall 2024 fashion selection in the gallery above.