PRETTY BOY: After making a splashing entrance to the Dior pre-fall show in Miami in a convertible, Maluma is preparing to take the brand on stage during its current 11:11 world tour.
Kim Jones, artistic director of men's clothing at Dior, has created a series of looks for the Colombian artist from pieces from his spring 2020 collection, made in collaboration with contemporary artist Daniel Arsham. Maluma will present the new outfits on March 11 in Athens and will wear them on stage until April 4.
Most notable include a white organza jacket with blue pleated georgette embroidery saturated by Lesage, representing the most exclusive end of the house's sportswear-couture-couture offer. Maluma will also wear monochrome outfits, suits and sheer jumpsuits with the house's vintage newspaper print.
Jones previously selected the 26-year-old reggaeton star as one of five cover faces for the first male print issue of Harper's Bazaar in 50 years. Maluma's fourth studio album, "11:11" features collaborations with Madonna and Ricky Martin. He should also play opposite Jennifer Lopez in the romantic comedy "Marry Me".
A sketch of Kim Jones for the Maluma tour.
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"I love Maluma's unique energy, overflowing creativity, passion for life," said Jones in a statement. "I am very happy to accompany him on stage and to support his talent for this special event."
Maluma, known for his daring fashion choices, met Jones while he was in Paris last June to attend fashion shows. "Fashion, like my music, has allowed me to express myself creatively and to be myself without having to change to fit in," he said. he declares.
"When I met Kim and the Dior team during my first Paris Fashion Week, they gave me the same energy. I am delighted that they are part of the 11:11 vision through design and help me provide fans with a full music, fashion, energy experience without cultural barriers ", He concluded.
