Earlier this week, Maria Grazia Chiuri and the rest of the Dior team took over the gardens of Drummond Castle in Scotland to present its striking cruise collection. Following the steps of Christian Dior, who showcased his own collection in the same region in 1955, the display took huge inspiration from the surrounding country with kilts, tartan fabrics and embroidered Scottish symbols in no short supply.

Pulling on local talent, Chiuri worked with Scottish fabric makers Harris Tweed, Johnstons of Elgin, and Le Kilt’s founder Samantha McCoach to develop items in key Scottish styles with a modern twist – all to stunning effect. Think tartan bomber jackets, cosy cashmere knits, tweed coats and argyle capes. Plus, elevated embroidered bodices with words such as ‘fierce’, ‘nag’, ‘moody’ and ‘hysterical’ added to the depth of meaning behind Chiuri’s collection and highlighted another source of inspiration: Mary, Queen of Scots.

“In researching the history of Scotland, I was particularly inspired by the figure of Mary, Queen of Scotland. She spent decades embroidering, as a means of comfort and reflection, but also to express herself during her 19 years in prison,” Chuiri shared in notes from the show. An amalgamation of this inspiration led to one key aesthetic: the romanticism of punk.

With chunky biker boots, leather studded chokers and clashing red and black colours on kilts, Chiuri picked apart key elements from the punk look and weaved them together in a whimsical style. Sleek long plaits were used in place of mohawks, make-up was kept minimal and functional accessories, such as belts and studded crossbody bags, subtly accentuated each outfit. And given the reaction from fashion industry experts and fans alike, we’re sure to be seeing this soft punk style seep through this season.

Looking to replicate the aesthetic? Dior has provided the ultimate inspiration for adding a punk twist to your wardrobe this season…

Punk is the unexpected trend we’re turning to, thanks to Dior