Giant cats stalk the catwalk at the Dior men's show

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PARIS (Reuters) Dior mens artistic director Kim Jones showed his summer 2025 collection for the LVMH-owned label on a Paris runway decorated with giant cat sculptures on Friday...

Models marched past them in tailored trousers and bermuda-length shorts, sleeveless knits in pale colors and chunky shoes with clog-like toes..

An elegant life was painted on the pedestal of one sculpture a lounging cat-headed creature with a womans body, wearing bright red lipstick and matching high heeled shoes.. High end fashion labels face a slowdown in business for clothing and accessories, especially in the all-important Chinese market, where a property crisis and high youth unemployment have curbed shoppers appetite to splurge.. Louis Vuitton, another LVMH-owned brand, kicked off Paris mens fashion week on Tuesday with an outdoor show at UNESCO, which, like the Dior show, drew crowds of fans eager to catch arrivals of celebrities...

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