Dior Beauty's History Becomes an Animated Film by Ugo Bienvenu
Ugo Bienvenu, a French illustrator, has produced an animated short for Dior Beauty that details the legacy of the Miss Dior fragrance. Collaborating with Stephen Vuillemin and Arthur Sevestre, the film delves into its sources of inspiration, particularly Catherine Dior, the sister of Christian Dior, its creation during Christian's inaugural fashion show, and its ongoing significance today. Extensive research was conducted using Dior's archives, and the backgrounds were crafted using gouache and acrylic. This film honors the fragrance's journey from its introduction in 1947, which paid tribute to Catherine Dior, a French Resistance member, to its contemporary iteration featuring actress Natalie Portman. The updated Miss Dior Eau de Parfum combines delicate notes of rose, vanilla, almond, and wood, merging tradition with modernity.
Key facts
- Ugo Bienvenu created an animated film for Dior Beauty about the Miss Dior fragrance.
- The film is the first of its kind for Dior's fragrance visuals.
- It focuses on themes of inspiration, creation, and continuity.
- The team included Stephen Vuillemin and Arthur Sevestre.
- Backgrounds were hand-painted with gouache and acrylic.
- The original Miss Dior was launched in 1947.
- Catherine Dior was a French Resistance fighter.
- Natalie Portman is the spokesperson for the modern fragrance.
Entities
Artists
- Ugo Bienvenu
- Stephen Vuillemin
- Arthur Sevestre
- Catherine Dior
- Christian Dior
- Natalie Portman
Institutions
- Dior Beauty
- Christian Dior Parfums
- Dior
Locations
- Provence
- France