By ITP
In pictures: Dior’s circus-themed spring haute couture runway show in Dubai
Italian designer Maria Grazia Chiuri, the first woman to lead the legendary French label, and her hallmark feminism were present in force, with a limited collection that drew on motifs popularised by Christian Dior himself, redefined to accommodate the contemporary woman.

Models present creations by Christian Dior during the Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection fashion show in Dubai.

A model presents a creation by Christian Dior during the Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection fashion show in Dubai.

Models present creations by Christian Dior during the Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection fashion show in Dubai.

A model presents a creation by Christian Dior during the Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection fashion show in Dubai.

Models present creations by Christian Dior during the Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection fashion show in Dubai.

A model presents a creation by Christian Dior during the Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection fashion show in Dubai.

A model presents a creation by Christian Dior during the Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection fashion show in Dubai.

A model presents a creation by Christian Dior during the Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection fashion show in Dubai.

Models present creations by Christian Dior during the Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection fashion show in Dubai.

Italian fashion designer Maria Grazia Chiuri (C) acknowledges the audience at the end of the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2019 collection fashion show in Dubai.