Runway report: The power of movement at Dior

Centre stage, Longchamp Racecourse, spots of light pervades an empty space- there's no intricate or fanciful props, merely four walls for Maria Grazia Chiuri's vision to come to life. The idea of bohemian romanticism is expressed through crochet, tie-dye and fabric flower embellishments along with earthy, neutral palettes.

Elegant minimalism is combined with modern utilitarianism , and the inclusion of the signature Dior beret (whilst not a dance essential) lends an air of Parisian quintessence.

With the likes of Sora Choi and Adwoa Aboah in muted shades of sand, lilac, pale pinks weaving through a maze of figures enraptured by a pulsating beat, delicate tulle and nettings are offset with kimono silhouettes and boxy military culotte construction.

Dior SS/19 is essentially a showcase celebrating contemporary dance and draws inspiration from figureheads Pina Bausch and Sharon Eyal - with the silhouettes and fabrics along with novelty pieces such as satin-tie ballerina pumps resonating with this theme.

“The radicality of the gestures of contemporary dance [has] stimulated my imagination,” Chiuri explains. “Dance speaks about body, about freedom,” she states “and these elements are also present in fashion.” In lieu of this statement, her designs honour the concepts of liberation and creativity- with this being channelled through design and the movement of the models.

SS/19's modern ensembles are adorned with Galliano's Saddle bag- a noughties' icon that has been resurrected by Chiuri- with homage paid to the iconic 'CD' emblem through belts, replacing Chiuri's signature corsets. Along with the resurfacing of the saddle-immortalised on the arm of SJP in cult-classic Sex and the city- the 'headband' was firmly established as a spring-summer staple.

With Sharon Eyal heading choreography, she is joined by a flurry of performers

(donning bodysuits emblazoned with sprawling, ethereal patterns) from her dance company, who frame Dior's modern muses as Rose-petal confetti christens Chiuri's simple but beautiful exploration of the interplay between dance and fashion.