A Regal Faith Ringgold-Inspired Dior Collection [Video]

“The most important thing to me in life is inspiration,” the late contemporary artist Faith Ringgold, who recently passed away at 93 years old, once said. “I want to inspire others and I want to be inspired.”

This testament was one Ringgold embraced her entire life, revealed through poignant words and unforgettable details in her many artworks and books—from narrational quilts, sculptures, and performances to titles like Tar Beach, We Came to America, and Coming to Jones Road. Ringgold’s powerful sentiment also inspired Dior Couture’s women’s creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri, to embark on a new collection that embraced truth, determination, and feminism—haute couture Fall/Winter 2024-25, seen yesterday in Paris.

Maria Grazia Chiuri Finds Inspiration in the Work of Faith Ringgold

At first, Ringgold’s spirit was …