Enfnts Terribles

In total twenty-two different versions were created by ten artists, we made a selection of our five favorite ones. If you were thinking about buying us a Christmas gift (you never know…), here’s what we’d like to put on our list.

1. Lee Bul

Seoul-based Lee Bul is a contemporary sculpture and installation artist who’s career took off in the 80’s. With her work she dares to question the patriarchy and the limits imposed to women through the revelation of dogmas that control our society. Since she has worked with Dior in the past (her works are presented at the shops in Seoul, Los Angeles and London), Lee Bul dared to push herself to the limit for her Lady Dior bag. It took around 60 trials to make this treasure look exactly as she wanted, like one big shattered mirror.

3. Jamilla Okubo

Jamilla Okubo is a Kenyan-American artist and textile designer who just graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York. What makes Okubo unique are her colorful illustrations that are heavily influenced by her African roots and an appreciation of black culture. Amongst all designers chosen by Dior, she’s the youngest one. For this small Lady Dior bag she mixed Kenyan-style beadwork with Parisian-inspired crystals.

5. Spencer Sweeney

Last but not least we have Spencer Sweeney. This New Yorker has done more things in one career than most people can complete in two lifetimes. He’s a visual artist, DJ, club-owner, musician and used to be a key player in the New York art scene during the 90’s. For his Lady Dior bags he got out the paint and we’ve chosen the large one with the leering eye as our favorite. Unlike the other creations, the Sweeney ones have an unmade look & feel. Like the owner of the Lady Dior is still part of an artistic process.

Photo credits: Dior, Fireplace Chats, Alturas Foundation, Aadat, Visionaire, Artspace.com