When Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri met Rekha

It was a remarkable day in the history of Indian fashion with Dior presenting a grand showcase at the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Also a day prior to the show, Dior's creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri met with Bollywood actor Rekha and this is what she had to say.

Rekha wore a white organza sari with a full-sleeved chudidaar blouse. She looked sublime in this sari accessorised with a potli. Sharing her experience of meeting Rekha, Maria Grazia Chiuri wrote, "I was so touched to meet the iconic Rekha gi last night for the first time. India’s most iconic woman and incredible actress. I am so grateful you have joined us last night, it was a true honour."

Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda also shared a picture with the actor and the designer and wrote, "Not everyday one gets to meet heroic women that set the standard for their craft and a life of passionate, single minded dedication. I met two such yesterday. Always an honour to meet Rekhaji, the epitome of grace and graciousness - your warmth, acknowledgment and encouragement humble me, and Maria Grazia Chiuri, creative director Dior - your passion for handmade, artisanal and Indian is inspiring. Maria has also main streamed women fashion photographers such as Brigitte Derma Studio for Dior’s feminine campaigns, a watershed moment in international fashion. More power to her and her kin!"

Chiuri met with Indian artists Madhvi and Manu Parekh for the first time physically and wrote, "The collaboration we have established with the Chanakya School has also been very important for the art installations we design as show settings. Over the last three years, this kind of work combining art and handicraft has resulted in some incredible collaborations,like the one we have with Manu and Madhvi Parekh. I was so happy to meet them, for the first time in real life, on such a happy and special night."

Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur was also present at the event in a printed pink sari from her the PDKF store.