Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Raducanu And Alexa Chung Were Among The Guests At Dior’s Cruise 2025 Show In Scotland

The Front Row

Hollywood turned out in force, with Jennifer Lawrence, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Maisie Williams among the talents that took a front row seat as the soft lullaby of a Celtic harp echoed in the background. Monochrome seemed to be the unofficial dress code: with many stars opting for black (Rosamund Pike, Lily Collins, Minnie Driver, Annabelle Wallis), or white (Geri Halliwell, Emma Raducanu). There was a peppering of animal print among the crowd, courtesy of Lawrence, who paired her animal trench with jeans and a tank tee, and Williams, who teamed her leopard-print belted jacket with a 1960s bouffant hairstyle.

The Setting

Many of the references peppered throughout the collection shone against the scenery of Drummond Castle, a site renowned for the sprawling gardens that surround the palatial fortress. Guests watched the models descend the stone steps before walking through the maze of Drummond’s verdant oasis. The garden itself is a Scottish icon, but, imbued with strong French and Italian renaissance influences, it was a fitting backdrop for the collection created in a Paris-based atelier by a Roman designer.

The Sounds

Bagpipes opened and closed the show, sandwiching a string of remixed classical tracks (new-age harpsichord, anyone?). For the finale, an ensemble of bagpipers hit the runway, musically accompanying the models as they took one last recap of the garden.

The Clothes

Chiuri’s signature silhouettes were reimagined in a range of autumnal-hued tartan fabrics, presented alongside kilts reimagined with a contemporary spin, styled with more of a punk than a princess-edge. It was a contrast to the plentiful late-medieval and Tudor-era references in the form of square necklines on floor-skimming gowns, bodices and corsetry paired with billowing skirts, lace collars evocative of ruffs, and delicate fishnet that was almost like chainmail. More subtle odes to Scotland were woven in throughout too, with pieces embroidered with Thistles and unicorns — two Scottish national emblems.

With Scotland renowned for its wool manufacturing and weaving expertise, it was natural that Chiuri would tap into this rich history for the collection, calling on the aforementioned Harris Tweed and Robert Mackie, as well as fabric mills Johnstons of Elgin and Esk Cahsmere.

In an exciting twist, Chirui also debuted a new collaboration with Le Kilt, the indie British label founded by Samantha McCoach and her seamstress Italian grandmother in 2014. It’s a tie-up sure to be on every fashion editor’s wish list.

The Accessories

There were lots of styling hacks from the show to take note of, from pearl embellished veils to elaborate choker necklaces that cascaded over bustiers. Meanwhile, it looks as if stomping rain boots will become the go-to shoe for winter next year. Whether they’re ankle or knee-length, make sure to style with a pair of Argyle socks peeking out from underneath, or, for the more daring, go for the thigh-high option. Who knew waders could be high-fashion?

Additional reporting by Avril Mair.

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