On Tuesday evening, at the gates of the 18th-century Roman treasure, Villa Albani Torlonia, Maria Grazia Chiuri debuted one of her last shows for the fashion house. Dior's Cruise 2026 collection was a walking love letter to Rome, full of ethereal lace dresses, tailored military-style jackets, and full skirts, all in white. A few hours before the show, model, actor, and Dior darling Amelie Zilber arrived in the Eternal City with her mom, Christina Zilber, to attend the show and sit front row.
Ahead, Zilber gives Coveteur an exclusive glimpse into her pre-show rituals, from cocktails at a Roman gem rich in history to mid-show bites with mom—and, of course, plenty of Dior fashion moments along the way.
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"Playing chess in Rome because plotting the downfall of empires felt a little too on the nose."
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"Dior called. They said to stop texting him back!"
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"Cocktails at Villa Medici. The architecture, the history, the precision. I can't get enough! It all mirrors the way Dior treats craft—with reverence and intention."
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"Accidentally took the best photo of the trip while eating a kumquat (I'm allergic, BTW)."
Claire Guillon
"I wore this beautiful dress to the show. It felt elegant without trying too hard. It was understated, quiet, romantic, and exactly right for Rome."
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"This collection was a love letter to the complexity of women. We are reverent, defiant, sacred. I loved this show, I think it may be my favorite to date."
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"And then it started raining! The drama!"
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"Maria Grazia Chiuri doesn't just reference history—she rewrites it through fashion. I'm honored to have witnessed this exquisite show."
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"My mom and I being absolute freaks. I love her so darn much!"
