Mikey Madison arrived at the 97th annual Oscars in Dior. Her pink satin dress with a black velvet strapless top, known as “Bal à Paris” from the house’s 1956 Spring-Summer Haute Couture, felt both archival and fresh. It was an unexpected choice in a sea of new-season looks and signaled her appreciation for fashion history.
This design came straight from Dior’s archives—an original piece created by Monsieur Christian Dior, now reproduced by the Dior Couture Atelier. Maria Grazia Chiuri, who has led the brand since 2016, brought her own modern perspective to the revival, keeping the silhouette close to the original while updating small details. That tension of old and new suited Madison’s cool presence on the carpet.
The collaboration between Chiuri and the atelier underscores Dior’s knack for bridging heritage and now. While the brand has taken many contemporary turns, it also revisits its past with sharp focus. Madison’s choice showed an actor in tune with a house that isn’t afraid to dig into its roots and make them feel relevant.
