One More Dance

Dior heads to one of Venice's most important bays for the Naumachia Ball, designed as the maison's third tribute to the glorious Italian city.

- Vanessa Grace Ng

The Old Arsenal - or Arsenale Vecchio - was a symbol of fortitude for the city of Venice. In its heyday, it functioned as the soul of its maritime prowess, a nautical hub from the Roman Empire's era to the 18th century when royal courts found fascination with naumachia naval battles-theatrical replicas of historical ones. This month, Dior is anchoring itself at the historic site for just one night, taking the act of replicatio