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Miles Aldridge photography tells a story of sarcasm and cynism

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We have been big fans of Miles Aldridge for years now, so when we heard the largest retrospective ever of his photography is on display at Fotografiska Stockholm, we had to visit. The exhibition shows photographs from 1999 to 2020 under the themes of Virgin Mary, Supermarkets, and Popcorn. He is one of the leading contemporary photographers, with an impressive portfolio. Born in London, he soon became one of the most in-demand fashion photographers. However, he studied art prior to his venture into fashion, which creates a unique angle in his work.

What draws us to Miles Aldridge photography? His visual language is the vibrant pop art color use, combined with the highly stylized sets. What first appears as a mundane and simple subject hides a deeper psychological meaning, forcing yourself to question elements in society and how we approach life. His manicured sets and models are telling a cinematic story, which is enhanced through his considerate use of colors. The use of strong colors such as vibrant pinks or greens demands attention from the spectator. Colors used by Aldridge are never accidental, just as in movie production, interior design, or other creative fields where stories and psychology are key to a successful project.

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It is no secret that Paris has been the capital of fashion since the seventeenth century. The city has been the playground for prestigious designers and couture brands like Chanel, Dior, and Saint Laurent. Today the Parisian style is not only an aesthetic choice but a philosophy. It embraces elegance, timelessness, and slow responsible fashion. The focus is on the cut and the quality of the materials. No fluff or excessiveness with a less is more approach. And what better way to understand Parisian fashion than to visit a museum dedicated to it.

For more than 70 years, the house has been crafting magical couture pieces in their atelier at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. Christian Dior has made this location a legendary address since the first collection in 1947. Behind its new flagship, the House of Dior inaugurates a permanent exhibition in an extraordinary gallery, independently of its boutique. Mr. Dior wanted to be an architect; the building and the museum pay him a beautiful tribute today.

The staging is astonishing. A circular staircase at the entrance showcases 452 dresses and 1,422 accessories, all 3D printed. Bags, shoes, perfumes, and small objects: so many testimonies of the Dior style materialized to elaborate this Diorama.