Bureau Betak Designs Mist-Filled Water Runway for Dior Summer 2027 Show in Paris

For Dior's Summer 2027 women's presentation, Bureau Betak reimagined Le Bassin Octogonal in the Jardin des Tuileries, Paris, into a temporary scene filled with water, mist, and camphor trees. A lengthy white runway spans the octagonal basin, surrounded by water and enveloped in swirling mist, with camphor trees emerging from the water near the catwalk. The audience is seated around the edge of the basin, gazing across the water at the models. Dior stated that the camphor trees will eventually be replanted in the Tuileries, giving the installation a semi-permanent aspect. The invitation for the collection showcases a pair of wénwán walnuts in a custom box, alluding to the Chinese custom of rotating the walnuts to create a patina. Jonathan Anderson leads the creative direction for Dior, with the set design balancing precise geometry and organic forms, as water mirrors the models and trees, while mist enhances the atmosphere, and living trees contrast with the runway's fixed lines.