Making of A Miss, with Natalie Portman
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Natalie Portman takes us behind the scenes of Miss Dior, exploring the craftsmanship behind its iconic houndstooth bow, the art of pattern-making at the heart of Dior couture and the creation of the Miss Dior bottle. She also reveals the olfactory signature of a gourmand chypre, where floral richness, creamy notes, and the finest ingredients come together in an expression of bold elegance.
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AI GeneratedThis video explores the artistry and heritage of Dior, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship behind its iconic bows and the romantic composition of the Miss Dior fragrance. It connects the brand's historical \"New Look\" of 1947 to its modern interpretations, showcasing the synergy between couture fashion and perfumery.
At Dior, a bow is never just a bow.
It's more like a personality trait.
We have romantic bows,
couture bows,
and occasionally, a bow with a bit of attitude.
Attitude.
Ah!
Le noeud poignard, as we say in French.
Did I say that right?
Each noeud is embroidered with more than 10,000 stitches.
To create Dior's famous pied-de-poule.
In English, we call it hound's tooth,
but the literal translation is chicken foot.
You're welcome.
How was last night?
C'était super.
You'll have to tell me about it.
J'adore les histoires d'amour.
At Dior, everything begins with a pattern.
Sometimes for a dress,
or for something a little plus petit.
Miss Dior was born in 1947,
the same year as the new look.
See? They're practically twins.
As it says here.
Just like the new look,
the bottle is cut like a tailored suit.
I'm going to be honest,
this one is a little easier to travel with.
I'm going to take this with me.
The heart of Miss Dior
is the rose.
Merci.
More specifically,
the centifolia rose,
straight from the Dior gardens in Grasse.
Is it right to say that?
C'est parfait.
C'est pour vous.
Where are they from?
Anonymous.
Is this from you?
Come on.
Once you have the rose,
you can begin composing the fragrance.
The rose is tender and sweet,
a little honey,
and a hint of spice.
Add some vanilla,
for warmth.
Tonka, for depth.
Some milky sandalwood.
Christian Dior once said,
make me a perfume that smells like love.
And here we are,
Miss Dior.
And cut.
Nathalie, we're ready for you upstairs.
Where's upstairs?
But we're in a studio.
There's just one floor.
After the sketches,
the threads,
the pattern, and the roses,
we have the cyclamen dress,
Jonathan Anderson's 2026 tribute
to the original 1949 Miss Dior dress.
As you can see,
it's worth all the trouble.
Okay, that's enough now.
The dress and I need some time.
And cut.
That's a wrap, everyone.