Alexa Chung Behind The Scenes at Dior Haute Couture - Part One I ALEXACHUNG

The legendary fashion house that is Christian Dior let me go behind-the-scenes ahead of their Spring 20 Haute Couture show in Paris this week.
In this first part I was given exclusive access to the atelier the day before the show, where I met some of the people that make the magic happen. Not all heroes wear capes, but in this instance if they did, they would be couture ones.
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Director: Loic Prigent
Editor: Anthony Goujjane
Image: Loic Prigent and Julien Da Costa
Sound: Hyacinthe Lapin
Production: Natacha Morice

[@peekabooasmr7295]

Alexa: I don't think I can touch it... Guy behind her: 👀👀👀👀👀

[@najlaeel8217]

I thought i was the only one that noticed 😂 that stare thouugh

[@lillianlins]

Yes! HAHAHAHA! I was about to leave a comment about it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@frosinicapandispan5534]

Omg :)))

[@strawkat]

He gave her the “touch and I’ll cut you” stare 🤭

[@bbmcgee33]

Also, Ms. 18.56-19.00! 😂

[@randomnessnessnes]

Hahaha I love how Dior just let her loose in the atelier, without even a translator 😂😂 she recruited one for herself halfway through

[@sophiakonstantinidou688]

She was lucky enough to be there. She can learn French if she looooooves French fashion that much.

[@ptardieubaker]

Not really, she was with Loïc Prigent who is a wonderful documentary maker who does a lot in the fashion world and is hilarious.

[@randomnessnessnes]

ptardieubaker he didn't seem to have been hired to be translator though, just ended up falling into it haha. He seemed timid at some points, which is understandable. Not all bilingual people are comfortable translating

[@ptardieubaker]

@@randomnessnessnes As both a bilingual person and a translator I totally agree with you, being bilingual is not the same as being a translator but Loïc Prigent does actually make videos in English. My reading of this is different from yours, I think he's letting her take centre stage and being discreet🙂

[@sylvielemondedesylvie5268]

A translator ? I thought she spoke French ... Oh thats why she did not speak french in the video.

[@Natashaz48]

These people are artists of the highest degree

[@pagethreemodel]

Literally.

[@fraupurzel]

The real stars

[@hildee8802]

They really are. This video actually made me cry because I was so touched.

[@daniachristian8243]

Absolutely

[@Dior]

Thanks for bringing your wit and charm to the Dior Ateliers, Alexa, we loved having you! We hope you enjoyed learning all about the #DiorCouture savoir-faire from our petites mains.

[@montueswedthursfri5819]

thanks for having her!

[@andralims]

We love to see Loïc also!

[@zahidahmad2451]

Christian Dior ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@micheller7442]

Christian Dior j’adore le color misty pistachio

[@kristen876]

I have been sewing for years with some formal training in highschool (I teach kids how to sew now). I am skilled at pattern drafting and dress making. Can I be a petite mains for you?! Please, it is my dream!

[@ValentinaGarcia-xf5mz]

"i feel like you speak english" me awkwardly approaching random strangers the first day of college

[@RealityxFairytale]

Me the next winter semester while on Erasmus 😂

[@lillianlins]

I am glad Alexa got to be the one to do this tour because I believe she is actually the only one who could pull this off the way she did; super confident, super respectful and super appreciative of the workers at Dior. I choose to stan this woman forever. Congrats on the AMAZING content you bring to this channel, I'm always amazed ♥️

[@leilakennedy7736]

Lillian Lins I agree, she isn’t a showy person so she really let them and their work shine. I mean she’s incredibly charismatic, the workers warmed up to her immediately but she wasn’t trying to make it about her. She knew it was a great honour to be there. Loved it!

[@catherineofsweden905]

Nice comment - spot on xx

[@m.t.p.9684]

You should look up Loic Prigent. He’s a very famous influencer who is always behind the scenes of all these fashion brands.

[@zt4379]

I love the authentic awkwardness. It’s quite refreshing compared to the other competent, scripted, and stale fashion videos.

[@pagethreemodel]

Everytime I watch a fashion doc and they go behind the scenes to the ateliers, I notice that the staff seem very close - like a family and appear to genuinely enjoy their work - even during deadline period. It really goes to show how wonderful the work environment must be for them, even under the stress of having only a day to construct entire collections. These people really deserve their props. They're incredibly talented, hard working and are the wheels that keep the fashion vehicle turning. This was such a really entertaining, enlightening and heartfelt video. I loved seeing how Alexa was able to communicate with these great people on such a personal level and make them laugh.

[@fearoffrying]

It's so cute to witness, I wish all clothing could be produced like that. So much talent and support in one studio.

[@caitlinsmith6869]

You can tell they adore what they do and if they each do well then they all do well so the support is not only nice but crucial

[@TheFiown]

As someone who has worked in fashion/couture in Paris for 40 years I can tell you that you spend a LOT more time with collègues in the workroom than with you family ! During collections it's a seven day week and often 12 to 14 hour days ! One collection I worked on I spent 27 hours straight on the collection on the last day and was too exhausted to go to the show ( Louis Vuitton)

[@pagethreemodel]

@@TheFiown you are a legend. I have so much respect for you and others in your craft.

[@alessandrario4274]

@@TheFiown I could only dream of doing this, I feel like I would love it. how did you get your start?

[@erinbower7162]

These talented people deserve more recognition!

[@kiwimaracuia9834]

They got a lot in Dior and I

[@nataliaalfonso2662]

I mean.... That why paying those prices for those clothes make sense. To pay those people.

[@sammmiii13]

A few years ago, the museum of decorative arts in Paris held a retrospective of Dior’s work and there was an entire section dedicated to the atelier space. It was beautiful.

[@oscaralegre3683]

they work in Dior, what more recognition than that??

[@maellea8437]

As a French person, this was both so interesting and adorable (seeing their passion, how much they still love their jobs, as well as Alexa’s French of course!)

[@l.c.6282]

This certainly makes me understand the cost of couture. Nice.

[@danielacrucesperez6901]

I'm not blind neither short sighted but I watched this whole video with my eyes glued to the screen, literally. The work that is behind haute couture never ceases to amaze me

[@_a-g_4407]

Daniela Cruces Pérez me too!!!!

[@Sandra-in9cz]

Ahhh love how everyone seemed to LOVE their jobs, even with those crazy deadlines. Loved seeing the BTS, because we forget who actually makes those masterpieces!

[@mounla1025]

I am screamiiiiiing 1:50 the way this guy was ready to check her! he was like you better not try me today honey

[@noula2000]

Doutzen Kroes was also invited to the atelier, but I love how this interview felt much more in depth and real (and of course funny but that's a given at her videos) because Alexa really tried to connect with the different tailors! Great content, thank you!

[@wayneartmann9766]

I have such respect for ppl like this. I couldn’t help but smile throughout the video. I just wished I could have seen just a sampling of the hand sewing. Thank you so much for sharing this and highlighting the true hero’s and heroines of all fashion weeks!

[@Mashkablue1]

This was delightful from beginning to end. All of the people were beautifully kind and talented. I love how Alexa navigated through the Atelier with respect and humor. Loved watching this!

[@Bleiu]

I've been sewing every minute I can in this Covid time and as I sit here 2 hours and have only made 4 flowers I got teary watching this fascinating Alexa interact with these amazing creators. I just don't have words.

[@dianel958]

"Flamingo Money" Oh Alexa, you are tres fantastique!!

[@Face_flower]

Jamal seemed so lovely! So willing to explain everything and very genuine, what a wonderful mentor. These people are so skilled and talented!

[@goodboybuddy1]

Loic gives Alexa more confidence and loosens up her English uprightness. The people at Dior are France’s national treasure. Wonderful to see!

[@dottieland7061]

I love watching documentaries like this. Puts fast fashion to shame. Alexa is so kind.

[@knowledgeiskey1319]

Really makes you appreciate all the work that goes into a fashion show.

[@damianrhea8875]

8:45 I think you might have just discovered by “accident” a fashion star in the English presentation of the highest level and the most inner working aspect of French haute couture fashion and so on... PLEASE !!! We ALL can learn so much more interesting and fascinating stuff from him !!! Thank you.

[@carelschipper7677]

these people are the real artists, and i’m so thankful for alexa showing us the amount of work that’s being put in haute couture. thank u alexa and the dior team 🤍🤍🤍

[@bobinabuddy]

Wonderful, and ain’t no fast fashion happening here, lovely that they made the time to allow viewers to enjoy their beautiful craftsmanship, thank you

[@heathervalentine8222]

Alexa, only could have arranged to get such access. That was illuminating. The path to perfecting their craft is as long as it takes to be a medical specialist!! They are true artisans. So lovely to hear the same sentiment being expressed - we love it, it's our life and we've been here for ages!! The more experienced ones mentoring those up and coming. All the hand sewing, dedication and pride in their work. Such an inspiring video. You are the best.

[@arturoalvarez4085]

Love how Alexa is so respectful with this artists, so humble, intelligent and funny, I love her ❤️

[@SilasStudios]

“It’s better, it’s more beautiful” literally what I live by and I can’t seem to change.

[@nutella9446]

i'd give anything to have an internship in that atelier. literally anything! i never had a chance to go to a prestigious fashion school but my work is really great, and i feel like working in an environnement with such high standarts when it comes to perfection is the push i need to start a real carrer in fashion , i even learned to speack perfect french just for the day my opportunity comes, i applied online on numerous occasions,but i guess it wasn't meant to be.yet.

[@thefashionrealm9466]

Cranberrylips Don’t give up ! Your chance will come.

[@nutella9446]

TheFashionRealm I hope so ! Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@victoryau4300]

@@nutella9446 move to france; put yourself out there

[@alinprom]

AMAZING INTERVIEW ALEXA!! finally someone talked with les petites mains!! they are all legends

[@elizabethwest5949]

At 1:48 when she says, “I don’t think I can touch it”, and that dude looks back at her to make SURE she isn’t 🤣😂

[@elizabethwagner2899]

“Misty Pistachio, my stripper name”

[@OlObuffalo]

LOL

[@misskit123]

This bit made me giggle a lot!

[@AydenBloom]

I love Alexa’s videos because she’s always going into the details and focusing on the people 👏

[@32446]

What a nice bunch of people

[@ririschannelx]

Will’s MM2 UNWILD Vlogs Minecraft Channel they seemed quite stand-offish like she was bothering them in my opinion

[@bergenna9226]

Kirch, they’re all nice people but you could imagine how one mistake and also deadlines would make people come across stressed.

[@raquelh6422]

Omg how exciting must be meeting the people in charge of those beautiful dresses!!

[@kaoutardaoudi2338]

I love haute couture

[@gj4923]

Uploaded 8 mins ago and already liked the video cause Alexa 🙃 But also, it’s so cool that Alexa always shows us what’s behind the scenes - whether it’s with her own office or at a couture atelier. So often we overlook those who put in the most labor into making the magic happen. Shout out to your video editing team as well - know we all appreciate you for bringing us these videos 💕

[@marielb7881]

Thank you Alexa!!! Thanks to Dior!!!! All these people !!!!kss from Spain!

[@Bleiu]

The whole color names situations had me dying lol.

[@nataliemccandlish6183]

Honestly, this is just amazing......I could watch them make works of art all day!

[@lx425]

This AND Doutzen's behind-the-scenes? Today's been amazing.

[@nadiami8911]

Alexa! You are incredible charming and airy person

[@bedeliadumaurier444]

Stepping out of the Atelier onto the streets, where the common folk live, must be jarring. It’s such a refined, beautiful, luxurious, clean, serene space. No gadgets, no loud noises, no sudden movements. Perfection. Thanks for the peek. 😊

[@lareinaaaa]

I felt like I was watching Santa’s meticulous, stylish elves in a toy workshop

[@estheronala]

This was amazing to watch the bts loved it from beginning to end. Everyone seems really friendly and I love how passionate they all are about their individual roles

[@taniya4656]

I genuinely enjoy these videos. Thankyou for making them!!

[@Prefer7815]

I'm glad you're solidifying your position as fashion's purest voice on this platform.

[@gretasonnenberg2749]

I've been watching your videos for a while, and I have developed such appreciation for fashion as art. These people are so incredibly skilled, and no other word can be used but "artist".

[@georginapajares3101]

I love this! Seeing all the details and all the work these people put on each piece is amazing. We can learn so much through Alexa's channel. All these dresses and pieces are art, beautiful.

[@jennifer24fields]

That was such a fascinating tour! Thank you! I look forward to seeing the pieces in their completed states in Part deux!

[@TheLmori3]

That was cool. So professional. What amazing creations! Thanks for taking us along Alexa.😍

[@epiarenita]

Thank you so much for bringing this part of couture to us Alexa. These people truly make works of art. So beautiful and inspiring

[@kylajames2017]

This was fantastic, thankyou so much Alexa and Dior for this. Thoroughly enjoyable, and such a great experience for you no doubt.

[@hannabanana8502]

Whelp...two plus months L8 to the party BUT I'm SO ENJOYING my Isolation Alexa-Fest! One after the other, these videos - enjoyed with an Isolation Cocktail - are SUCH a treat! Thank you AC, hope you are safe and well and that we get more soon! x

[@JustBeingAwesome]

This is pure bliss! Thank you for sharing this with us :)

[@fedmara5058]

Alexa, thank you so much for this. I have a great appreciation, not just for the end-product, but for the process, the skill, the love and the artistry that goes into every piece. I hope your video raises awareness and appreciation. I hope this talent continues to be cultivated, supported and passed on to the following generations. LOVED.

[@darcymatissa]

Alexa, I found this incredibly touching and didn't anticipate feeling so much emotion. Thank you giving us this window into to the processes and wonderful people behind the scenes. Gorgeous.

[@mofetabionica]

The french guy behind the camera is Loic Prigent?? his voice sounds like him. He says he's a journalist of couture.

[@JustBeingAwesome]

Yes it's him, he's on the title at the beginning! 1:18

[@potiron15]

Yes that's him :)

[@mywoodencubes]

andreea valdrost yes it’s Sir #loicprigent

[@daniellekorneliussen4244]

andreea valdrost, you must visit his KZbin channel and see all his fantastic fashion films. No one does what he does...He manages to combine wit and humor with respectfulness and dignity. ❤️

[@louisemon]

obsessed. Wonderful to see the artists behind the masterpieces

[@lauramarazzi1012]

Beyond amazing! That is pure artistry! So incredible! This channel is my favourite!

[@aidabari1550]

I truly love the quality and originality of the fashion content Alexa puts out :)

[@manjaridd108]

Respect to all the masters in the atelier!Wonderful, humble work that makes legend alive!

[@paulinekelly6984]

My dream job. Thank you so much for this. I am in such awe of these people, they seem so happy and relaxed even when under pressure. Cannot wait until part 2. Love from Brisbane, Australia.

[@chloep5]

Both parts of this are fascinating! Love your channel so much. I hope you can do this with other designers and shows too! Thank you for making this! x

[@bettyliu97]

this was absolutely delightful to watch. Alexa was humorous and respectable to the House and the talented people who work there. Can't wait for Part next!

[@charlottenorman4829]

This is utter heaven ✨

[@gabyb8121]

This is really special. Loved every second. 👍🏻

[@ellemijnbuckinx214]

This was freaking amazing

[@MariaSCarr]

That was truly special. Thank you for taking us there!

[@janinewolff4206]

Thank you sooo much for this video. Loved the way you talked to the people there!

[@ikellylee]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Really sincere depiction of what it was like to meet the artisans. I love seeing people talk about their passions.

[@jaimemkirby]

This was such a fascinating and beautiful episode. Thank you. And also, Alexa, you’re so funny.

[@breathtakingblue]

This is such a really cool and insightful video. Amazing talent behind the scenes, years of dedication and you can tell they love what they do. Really enjoyed watching it. Thank you! ❤️

[@valentinemarie5475]

Thank you Alexa it's really cool to show how much works goes into these effortless looks

[@samcampbell1587]

I love your Ideas about the fashion houses. It’s finally seeing behind the s men’s

[@cristinaiswatching]

So refreshing, seeing so many people so passionate about what they do. I wish I could find what I'm this passionate about.

[@poppyseptia1137]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. love you Alexa!

[@e.machocolat775]

Such an wonderful peak into the world of Dior, merci beaucoup Alexa

[@elisaedss]

This is so lovely to see so many people so passionate and open to talk about their work in what can come across as quite a cut throat and brutal business.

[@florenceandthemakeup]

Alexa making the effort to speak french is so lovely and actually really cute!

[@matildawormwood4632]

Just wonderful what these people are doing. Great content, Alexa. I truly enjoyed it.

[@yourestillblue]

wow this is one of my favorite video so far, it's a pleasure see so many talented people 😍

[@reneeprieto2900]

Love this! Thank you, Alexa, for highlighting the amazing talent of these artists. Flamingo Money is my new favorite color!

[@alexisevanger7458]

Wow this was so lovely to see everyone at work and speak with them. 😍

[@Springett2010]

Your KZbin content is just the best, always the channel I'm most excited to see a new video from 🥰

[@katherineelizabethco]

Thank-You for giving the seamstress the credit they richly deserve. Where would any collection be without them ?

[@Lulucicimar]

Loïc Prigent 💗 il est partout et on adore !

[@ninae.lavelanet-lewnau143]

This was incredible. Thank you for this Alexis.

[@Angie-bi9ii]

One of the most interesting video in your channel! I love it 😍🙏🏻

[@mariafino2749]

So entertaining how Alexa shows things, she makes everything cool and effortless, great choice Dior!

[@a.e4648]

Merci for the bts Alexa. Loveeeee all of it! We need moreeeep

[@Fashionswarrior]

I'm a Loic Prigent STAN!!!!!!

[@HenJack-vl5cb]

This video was amazing-all these wonderful talented people!

[@adelittatoribio]

This video is pure golden gold

[@meowyimeow]

Thank you, Alexa, for sharing this with us! One of my favorite things in this video was learning a bit of, what would you call it, wonderful sewing folklore or superstition (ie discretely leaving behind your blood or hair on the garment). I’ve been sewing almost my whole life-professionally as well-and I’ve never heard of these beliefs (maybe they’re specifically French?). And no company in the US would name a color ‘Parma’ (violet); love it.

[@hectorrobertocontrerasmiranda]

if you would like to know a little bit more about this superstitions you should search "Signé Chanel" also from M. Prigent, a five part documentary about the creation of the 2005 fall winter HC show with part 3 talking about rituals dans les ateliers de la haute couture Chanel. For example if a piece falls to the floor it will be liked or before delivering an order you spit on it so it won't return

[@maureencullen1008]

Wow ,incredible workmanship and the fabrics and colours were stunning.Really interesting and Alexa is amazing.More like this please

[@lockheart619]

The craftsmanship is absolutely beautiful 😍😍😍

[@cventer838]

Love the labor and effort! Passion. I almost cried

[@rossanagraca3825]

Alexa Chung, you have a skill for talking to people! I just love your candid interviewing style!