Minimilk Our Street Shot Moments 2020-11-30
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Whenever asked what are the classic elements on clothing, most people will think of points, lines, surfaces as units, thinking of such as polka dots, stripes, checks and so on.
There are also many types of checks: Vichy checks, Scots patterns, Prince of Wales patterns... Among them, it should be said that it is loved and sought after in the name of elegance, which is the Chidori check.
Whether it is in the runway clothing or in the design of various pieces, Chidori grid has become an enduring classic in the fashion cycle with its elegance.
The origin of the Chidori grid
The Chidori grid originated as the Prince of Wales grid, also known as the Grunge, and since the Duke of Windsor wore it, this tweed pattern has been loved by the British aristocracy in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Duke of Windsor was the first celebrity to wear it, and after the celebrity effect, this tweed pattern became a favorite of the British aristocracy in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The first to put Chidori on the fashion stage and sit on the top of the noble and elegant chair was Christian Dior.
In 1948, Mr. Dior used the canine tooth pattern on the packaging box of Dior perfume, and gave it a name that has been passed down to this day - Chidori Grid.
Since then, chidori has become synonymous with nobility and elegance, and has undergone various changes under the play of designers.
As early as 1946, Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall in the movie "The Big Sleep", with a black and white interval "Thousand Bird Grid" pattern coat, with a black beret handsome out of the country, its retro elegant image, is still one of the most classic fashion styles on the big screen.
In "Gossip Girl", which is loved by American drama fans, little J played by Taylor Morsen wears a Chidori plaid coat with a red beret, and the elegant and beautiful girl is immediately presented in front of everyone's eyes, naturally becoming the focus of the Christmas ball.
Chidori has become more diversified in the development of the times, and the design of size, color, and materials has become more bold and innovative.
Chidori grid in the runway
Fashion is changing rapidly, and the Thousand Birds grid, as a constantly repeated element in the historical runway clothing, can be said to be one of the classics that will never fade away in the fashion cycle, and it is also the darling of the runway.
Alexander McQueen's AW2009 dress is backed by a chidori print and re-depicted in layers of black and white beads, making it a masterpiece of haute couture, both in terms of design thought and workmanship.
This show, which was like a repertoire performance, also left a deep impression on many people.
Dior's fondness for the Chidori grid has only flourished over the years, and during the John Galliano period, at Dior's Fall/Winter 2005 Haute Couture (100th Anniversary of Dior's Birth) show, he paid tribute to Mr. Christian Dior with a large chidori plaid embroidery and celebrated his 100th birthday.
On the runway of DIOR's Spring/Summer 2020 collection, this classic element is back.
The unforgettable CHANEL Fall/Winter 19 collection is Chanel's last show, designed by "Galeries Lafayette" Karl Lagerfeld, at the Grand Palais in Paris.
The show is arranged in a snowy appearance, and the classic elements of Chanel such as chidori grid and rough tweed have reappeared on the runway, which is the end of an era and the beginning of a new era.
Balmain's Fall/Winter 2019 collection also blends chidori grid with black, and the design of stitching and brushing is more in line with the background of the innovation of the times.
MiuMiu's Fall/Winter 2015 collection also injects a full of girlish feelings into the Chidori grid, colliding with a bold color scheme to create a new taste.
Elmano Shervino's Fall/Winter 2015 collection transforms and matches the most classic black and white chidori as the main element.
The Chidori grid element is also used by many big names in the design of bags:
For example, the DIOR Tote bag with a chidori check pattern. ↓
CHANEL 19 handbag with wool knit texture. ↓
The CHANEL 19 handbag is Karl Lagerfeld's last legacy in Chanel, depicting winter imagery in various layers of white clothing, and the classic Chidori grid has naturally become one of the main design elements of this season's autumn and winter.
Celine's camel Chidori bag is full of Vintage British flavors. ↓
The Chidori element is constantly changing form in the hands of designers and brands, but what remains unchanged is the feeling that this element brings to us.
How do they interpret the Chidori grid?
After watching the designers recreate and innovate the Chidori grid on the runway, let's see how the beloved Chidori grid elements are pampered
When you are tired of wearing a solid color tweed coat, you can also try the Chidori check, and liu Wen's simple black and white match is enough.
The chidori coat look in spring and summer is more girly, with large bows and irregular skirts that make people feel full of vitality, of course, it is no problem to replace them with other black and white items
Anglebaby's multiple sets of looks also incorporate the Chidori plaid elements, and the Chidori plaid vest skirt highlights the graceful style, modern and elegant
The chidori short jacket and black leather pants worn when recording the show are simple but not simple.
If the chidori plaid pattern with a large pattern is not easy to control, you can also choose this small check suit on Lisa's body, which will not let people focus too much on the check.
Those who like silhouette suits can be the same as Yang Mi, using a low-key printed shirt as an underwear, which adds a sense of fashion to the solid color T-shirt.
In the streets of Paris, Hui Jie wears a simple chidori plaid suit with a lace brimmed hat, which is the beauty and elegance of the French style
It can be seen that because of the particularity of the Chidori check, it is mostly concentrated in black and white when collocation, and rarely uses too bright colors to match, maintaining its elegant and classic nature.
In addition to coats and coats, chidori can actually appear in these forms. ↓
Everyone is familiar with the Jennie beret style, some people are studying Ni's cat eye makeup, and Xiaobian is studying her Chidori Beret!
Chidori's lattice vest is a good item to create a retro style, a perfect match for vest + shirt, who knows who wears it
Yu Shuxin at the event site wore a Chidori checked off-the-shoulder top, with a black skirt, with a metallic necklace, and our impression of the Chidori checkered piece is also a little different?
Chidori plaid trousers can also exist as a low-key item in the outfit, highlighting Chen Yuqi's highly designed taffeta corset with bow decoration
When choosing a Chidori plaid item, it still needs to be weighed more, is it a large check or a small check? Is it classic black and white or an innovative other color? Which one to choose?
Although the classic is easy to match, it also needs to take care to make it show its charm in the largest space
What are the classic elements that will never be outdated in the minds of street honey? Let's talk to Honey sister in the comment area