Alone yet together, different yet linked by their audacity, iconic and yet so similar…This is what embodies Christian Dior Paris’s newest initiative called Dare in Gris Dior. Dior has gathered together a group of remarkable artists, who are the true multicultural idols of a new generation. Unique and versatile, renowned and yet still mysterious, each artist in this eclectic group is composed of multiple facets. Just like the scent of Gris Dior.
On camera, they are authentic and remarkable in polished images, as vibrant Gris Dior welcomes their resolute views and their choreographed movements in the same way that a perfume reveals its accords, each of them draws inspiration from the scent of Gris Dior and discloses a facet of their character. Filmed by Bardia Zeinali, a leading director in the avant-garde fashion scene. Photographed by Mikael Jansson, a star of fashion images, their creative intensity and their strength shine through.
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Joseph Quinn: Dare to Chill
London-born British actor Joseph Quinn gained international recognition playing the part of Eddie Munson, a fan favourite in season 4 of the series “Stranger Things.” He appeared alongside Dame Helen Mirren in the series “Catherine The Great” (Sky Original / HBO). Playing the role of her son, Prince Paul. He is also in the BBC adaptation of “Les Misérables” and in “Make-Up,” the first feature film by director Claire Oakley. Quinn is currently on set with Lupita Nyong’o, shooting “A quiet place: day one” directed by Michel Sarnoski. Named in Variety’s 2022 “10 Actors to Watch” list, Quinn was the first artist to become the face of the Gris Dior fragrance for La Collection Privée Christian Dior.
Maya Hawke: Dare to be yourself
Actor and musician Maya Hawke made her screen debut in the British miniseries “Little Women,” adapted from the eponymous novel. She joined the successful Netflix series “Stranger Things” where she plays Robin Buckley and is currently appearing in the Netflix film “Do Revenge” by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. 2023 is shaping up to be a very busy year with roles in Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City,” in Andrew Stanton’s “Revolver” alongside her father Ethan Hawke, and also portraying the daughter of composer Leonard Bernstein in “Maestro” directed by Bradley Cooper. The multi-talented artist also released her second album “Moss.”
Jenna Ortega: Dare to risk it
Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series “Wednesday” with director Tim Burton at the helm. The show broke the Netflix record for most watched series and recently announced the Season 2 pickup. For her performance, Ortega was individually nominated for the 2023 Golden Globe award in the category of “Best Television Actress Musical/Comedy Series.” She is currently filming the highly anticipated new Trey Edward Shults untitled film. She will star alongside The Weeknd and Barry Keoghan. Ortega recently wrapped production on “Miller’s Girl” starring opposite Martin Freeman as well as “Finestkind,” directed by Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland. She will star opposite Ben Foster and Academy Award winner, Tommy Lee Jones.
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Fai Khadra: Dare to play
Multi-disciplinary artist Fai Khadra has been able to offer his unique perspective in music, fashion, architecture, stage design, creative direction, and fine art. He has been a guest collaborator for “Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated London,” where Fai worked hand in hand with Sotheby’s to bring together an auction with the focus of encouraging a new, younger audience into the world of art collecting. In February, Fai recently took part in SIZED “VESSELS” project where he exhibited a site-specific sculpture.
Thuso Mbedu: Dare to fly
Thuso Mbedu is an International Emmy Award nominee and was also featured on the cover of the Forbes Africa’s “Under 30” issue highlighting African leaders. She was also nominated for a Critics Choice Award for her powerful portrayal of ‘Cora.’ The role, of a young slave on the run in Oscar winner Barry Jenkins’ “The Underground Railroad.” Looking to expand her reach and impact, in 2022 Mbedu signed a First-Look Deal with VIS Social Impact. The new cause-driven production division of Paramount’s international studio. In the fall of 2022, Mbedu starred opposite Viola Davis in Sony’s historical epic “The Woman King” directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Mbedu plays ‘Nawi,’ an ambitious recruit who fights within the all-female military unit led by‘Nanisca’ (Davis). For her performance, The New York Times named Mbedu one of the 10 Best Actors of 2022.
Orelsan: Dare to be real
Singer-songwriter and performer Orelsan is one of the key artists on the French scene. This multi-disciplinary artist is an actor, director, and scriptwriter. A documentary about him, “Montre jamais ça à personne” (Never Show That to Anyone), came out in 2020, with 8 episodes. Broadcast on Amazon Prime, it saw him win over a wide audience with his original and quirky tone. The multi-award-winning Orelsan now performs in Europe’s biggest concert venues and drew over 1 million fans during his last tour. He has close links with the House of Dior, which dresses him, and is one of the most remarkable and fascinating contemporary French artists.
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Liu Yu Xin: Dare to create
A singer, producer, and street dancer, the talented and audacious Liu Yu Xin is a Chinese star. Xin started dancing when she was 10-years-old, and then moved into the music field when she was 15. The experienced performer became the lead singer of the group THE9 at the age of 22. In 2020, Forbes China included her on its “30 under 30” most influential list. In 2021, the phenomenal success of her EP “Epsilon” propelled her into the top rank of Chinese singers. She became the only female artist to have one of five bestselling albums in China. In 2022, she released her solo album “Xanad.”
Feature Image: Courtesy of Dior
