Egyptian government figures at Dior’s Celestial show included Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri, Minister of Co-operation Rania Al Mashat and prominent Egyptologist Zahi Hawass. EPA
Models walk the runway during the Dior autumn 2023 menswear show on December 3, 2022 at the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. Getty Images
Guests arrive for the show at the Pyramids of Giza. Getty Images
The Celestial collection and show was inspired by a 'fascination with the ancient world'. Getty Images
The ancient wonders illuminated against the night sky evoked a sense of otherworldliness as 75 models walked the LED-lit runway to thumping techno music. AFP
The colours began as neutral greys, beiges and whites. Getty Images
Pops of bright yellow and orange were then added. Getty Images
Jones calls it a 'graduation of greys' giving way to the 'palette of the desert - from daytime to nightfall, with hints of a fiery sunset filtering in between'. Getty Images
One gets the impression that the models are going on a sci-fi expedition to the moon or 'galaxies far, far away'. Getty Images
They wore sunglasses, helmets, backpacks, utility boots and mosquito netting, taking on a 'notion of futuristic armoury'. Getty Images
Singers and bands have played at the pyramids in the past, but a fashion show from one of the world’s most recognisable brands is a first. Getty Images
Egypt has taken the opportunity to boost tourism recently by widening its appeal through art and cultural events. Getty Images
Kegham Djeghalian, a professor of design studies and fashion, with a group of his students . Nada El Sawy / The National
Naomi Campbell was among the stars in attendance. Getty Images
South Korean singer, actor and model Cha Eun-woo was also there. EPA
Cha meets Naomi Campbell. Nada El Sawy / The National
Australian-born photographer from Dubai Abdulla Elmaz. Nada El Sawy / The National
A model presents a creation by Dior. EPA
A pop of yellow breaks through. EPA
The designs held their own against the majestic backdrop as well, capping off a year that celebrated the 75th anniversary of the French brand. AFP
Jone's interest in ancient Egypt is 'about the stars and the sky'. AFP
Orange punctuates the neutrals. AFP
The collection and show both have the idea of being 'guided by the stars', says Jones. AFP
It was a futuristic show. AFP
In some ways, the Pyramids of Giza stole the show. AFP
Jones says Christian Dior tripped over a literal star on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris in 1946, and he took it as a sign to start his own haute couture house. AFP
Models are silhouetted against the pyramids. AFP
International celebrities in attendance included Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, Scottish actor Thomas Doherty, South Korean rapper and Dior Global Ambassador Oh Se-hun, Spanish actor Aron Piper, Colombian singer Manuel Turizo and American model Amber Valletta. EPA
For the grand finale, all 75 models made one last pass by the audience before standing in a line in front of the pyramids and leaving the stage. EPA
Models present creations by French fashion house Dior during the presentation of its Men's Pre-fall 2023 Collection at the Pyramids of Giza, in Giza, Egypt, 03 December 2022. The show marks Dior's first in Egypt. EPA / KHALED ELFIQI
Egyptian government figures at Dior’s Celestial show included Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri, Minister of Co-operation Rania Al Mashat and prominent Egyptologist Zahi Hawass. EPA
Models walk the runway during the Dior autumn 2023 menswear show on December 3, 2022 at the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, Egypt. Getty Images
Guests arrive for the show at the Pyramids of Giza. Getty Images
The Celestial collection and show was inspired by a 'fascination with the ancient world'. Getty Images
The ancient wonders illuminated against the night sky evoked a sense of otherworldliness as 75 models walked the LED-lit runway to thumping techno music. AFP
The colours began as neutral greys, beiges and whites. Getty Images
Pops of bright yellow and orange were then added. Getty Images
Jones calls it a 'graduation of greys' giving way to the 'palette of the desert - from daytime to nightfall, with hints of a fiery sunset filtering in between'. Getty Images
One gets the impression that the models are going on a sci-fi expedition to the moon or 'galaxies far, far away'. Getty Images
They wore sunglasses, helmets, backpacks, utility boots and mosquito netting, taking on a 'notion of futuristic armoury'. Getty Images
Singers and bands have played at the pyramids in the past, but a fashion show from one of the world’s most recognisable brands is a first. Getty Images
Egypt has taken the opportunity to boost tourism recently by widening its appeal through art and cultural events. Getty Images
Kegham Djeghalian, a professor of design studies and fashion, with a group of his students . Nada El Sawy / The National
Naomi Campbell was among the stars in attendance. Getty Images
South Korean singer, actor and model Cha Eun-woo was also there. EPA
Cha meets Naomi Campbell. Nada El Sawy / The National
Australian-born photographer from Dubai Abdulla Elmaz. Nada El Sawy / The National
A model presents a creation by Dior. EPA
A pop of yellow breaks through. EPA
The designs held their own against the majestic backdrop as well, capping off a year that celebrated the 75th anniversary of the French brand. AFP
Jone's interest in ancient Egypt is 'about the stars and the sky'. AFP
Orange punctuates the neutrals. AFP
The collection and show both have the idea of being 'guided by the stars', says Jones. AFP
It was a futuristic show. AFP
In some ways, the Pyramids of Giza stole the show. AFP
Jones says Christian Dior tripped over a literal star on the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore in Paris in 1946, and he took it as a sign to start his own haute couture house. AFP
Models are silhouetted against the pyramids. AFP
International celebrities in attendance included Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, Scottish actor Thomas Doherty, South Korean rapper and Dior Global Ambassador Oh Se-hun, Spanish actor Aron Piper, Colombian singer Manuel Turizo and American model Amber Valletta. EPA
For the grand finale, all 75 models made one last pass by the audience before standing in a line in front of the pyramids and leaving the stage. EPA
Models present creations by French fashion house Dior during the presentation of its Men's Pre-fall 2023 Collection at the Pyramids of Giza, in Giza, Egypt, 03 December 2022. The show marks Dior's first in Egypt. EPA / KHALED ELFIQI
Egyptian government figures at Dior’s Celestial show included Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri, Minister of Co-operation Rania Al Mashat and prominent Egyptologist Zahi Hawass. EPA