- Advertisement -
Christian Dior first fell under the spell of Venice in 1951, when he attended what he called “the most beautiful evening of my life” — the legendary ball of the century hosted by Charles de Beistegui. The city has held the House ever since: Dior has financed the restoration of the Porta Magna, participated regularly in the Art Biennale, and maintained a relationship with La Serenissima that feels less like patronage and more like devotion. In 2026, that connection…
