A WEEK WITH DIOR
WORDS BY NFC STUDENT CHLOE MUSCAT
Just imagine getting the opportunity to work for DIOR! They say dreams really do come true, and the moment I began getting dressed in couture was the moment I knew the incredible rode ahead had only just begun.
I always knew I wanted to work in the fashion industry. From my love of fabrics and clothes to the hustle and bustle of every shoot, the time, effort, and preparation that goes into the front cover of a magazine, my goal to become a runway model, or even just the satisfaction of making someone feel beautiful.
Working for DIOR was truly a time in my life I will never forget. The experience I have gained, the lessons I have learned, the connections I have made, and overall, the happiness I feel is unmatched. Having only joined NFC in February of this year, it is safe to say I have been given some of the most amazing opportunities some people could only dream of.
I had never travelled to Melbourne before, so when I was offered this opportunity, I was over the moon with excitement to be able to not only experience working with such as well-known designer brand but also to be going on a new adventure while doing one of my favourite things, which is traveling to see different parts of the world.
In just under a week this incredibly luxurious brand and everyone working there became a family, all with one goal which was to share the brand's beauty with its loyal customers.
Dior’s 2024 Summer collection was a combination of sophistication, elegance, and true fashion. From the wide variety of breathtaking heels, which I must admit I was obsessed with, to the collection of unique exotic bags, each distinct from the others, to the main room filled with pieces perfectly crafted to suit the beautiful customers walking through the doors.
Each person was treated like royalty. Customers were greeted with a private valet waiting out front, then welcomed by the beautiful, Liz Sunshine for professional photos, before being accompanied by a professional stylist to help select their perfect pieces and offered delicious canapés and champagne while receiving readings by a psychic known as Sarah Barry.
The whole atmosphere felt like a scene from a movie; it was euphoric. It was a red-carpet event, quite literally, just without the red carpet, and I got to be a part of it!
MY DAY LOOKED SOMETHING LIKE THIS
· Wake up at 6 a.m
· Go to the gym or for a walk,
· Head down to Chapel Street where the event was taking place, and then the real magic happened.
Each day, myself along with a few other girls, was asked by DIOR’S Head Stylist, Nathan Potter, to be a model for the team styling debriefs.
“This was the moment I knew the incredible road ahead had only just begun.”
Getting the opportunity to be styled by DIOR was one of the highlights of my time working with this beautiful brand, as I aspire to become a high fashion model and got a true glimpse of what it would feel like.
The rest of my day consisted of assisting the DIOR team with creating looks for each customer, locating items around the event, working with the Visual Merchandising team to keep the store looking its best, and overall, just having the best time in a super positive and breathtaking environment.
If I could offer you some advice for your future endeavours, as cliché as it may sound, it would be:
Follow your dreams, take risks, and be unapologetically yourself because there is no one else like you.
Although I am still at the beginning of my journey in the fashion industry, one thing I have learned is that hard work pays off, and if you want something bad enough, there is truly no reason why you can't achieve it.
DIOR, you have taught me so much through my experience and passion to grow, and I would like to especially thank you for strengthening my belief that anything is possible.