Artist Judy Chicago has created a limited-edition perfume trunk for Dior's Miss Dior fragrance, reimagining the scent and its presentation as a tribute to Catherine Dior, the sister of Christian Dior. The trunk, of which only 25 exist, features hand-embroidery, floral motifs, and colors adapted from Chicago's iconic work *The Dinner Party*, and includes a custom version of the perfume by Dior's Francis Kurkdjian. Chicago discusses how the project honors Catherine Dior's legacy as a French Resistance fighter and Holocaust survivor, paralleling her own efforts to elevate overlooked women in history.
This collaboration matters because it continues Chicago's decades-long mission to recognize women whose contributions have been erased or undervalued, both in art and in history. By linking her feminist practice with a major luxury brand, Chicago brings her message to a broader audience, while also challenging the fashion world to incorporate deeper personal and historical meaning. The project underscores the ongoing relevance of Chicago's work and the power of craft as a medium for storytelling and remembrance.