Wanna dazzle in Dior this Christmas? Then brace yourself for some Dior-level damage as the maison releases its advent calendar, the most expensive in the world. Just in time for gift planning, step into a dreamscape of 26 items from Dior’s most renowned collections with a hefty price tag to match. Let’s keep that a suspense for now and focus on the better part, the advent calendar box inspired by the boutique on 30 Montaigne. Called La Malle des Rêves, it draws from the “Circus of Dreams,” created by artist Pietro Ruffo, a concept brought to life in a very elegant-looking box that conceals everything from beauty products and perfumes to other special items that are truly dreamy. A nod to Christian Dior’s lucky star, each opening finished in gold metal adds luminosity and exclusivity. The perfectly arranged drawers evoke the impression of a true dressing table, crafted like a collector’s piece. Open the doors of the iconic façade to find 24 drawers, each one waiting to make December memorable.
Inside, a lucky recipient of the Dior advent calendar will find a daily delight of fragrances, candles and other wonders. And just when you think the magic has peaked, the real surprise waits beneath the drawers. The Dior universe opens its arms as the pristine, star-clad white doors of the limited edition structured box unfold. Inside, the holiday trunk smells like heaven thanks to not half a dozen signature eaux de parfum in a generous 100 ml size, including Bois Talisman, Rose Star, Gris Dior, Jasmin des Anges, Ambre Nuit and Oud Ispahan. The olfactory journey continues with four esprits de parfum in 80 ml, featuring Gris Dior, Oud Ispahan, Bois d’Argent, and Rouge Trafalgar. The real-life princess who becomes the possessor of this grand gift will also have in her vanity four perfumed hair mists in 40 ml (Gris Dior, Rose Kabuki, Jasmin des Anges and Oud Rosewood). Her room would smell just as inviting thanks to a limited-edition 250 g candle accompanied by three elegant candle accessories.
Keeping the Christmas spirit alive in a fashionable avatar are two sets of ornaments and a gleaming gold metal star to crown the tree, the Dior way. The Dior advent calendar also includes a houndstooth couture stopper and a compact spray paired with two couture extras, a houndstooth Mitzah and a pair of earrings. The cherry on the tree is an exclusive Dior snow globe, a whimsical keepsake of the maison for generations to come. Only 120 pieces are available, each trunk numbered and priced at $8,200, destined to become a holiday heirloom.
