The Dior Exhibition @ Harrods

Look familiar?

Not only do you now have the opportunity to re-live the magic of Charlize Theron striding down the Hall of Mirrors but you can now experience the very essence of Dior on the fourth floor of the world's most famous department store. This month, Harrods pays homage to one of the most renowned fashion houses that has ever existed through a lavish pop-up exhibition that spans nine boutiques and thirty three window displays - only took 18 months' preparation!

Travel through time to bear witness to some of Dior's most emblematic works of artistry from the cinched-in waist, to the full skirt, which celebrated revolutionary new turning points in women's fashion. Adorned with panels explaining the craftsmanship involved from sketchy idea to style innovation, you can truly appreciate the touch of creative genius that has shaped the 67 years of the Dior fashion dynasty. You will find yourself drooling over the opulent exhibits of miniature evening dress prototypes before creation and the one-off vintage dresses worn by the most sought-after Hollywood pin-up girls - no less than the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and Rita Hayworth.

The classic traditions of Dior is brought right up to the present day, showcasing bizzare yet beautiful new creations and the free-thinking outside-the-box creativity for which the brand is famous. You can even see the real-life gown from the J'adore Dior campaign in all its golden splendour. And trust me, you will be biting your lip to resist the temptation to rip it off the mannequin to try it on for yourself.

I could divulge more but I'll leave it up to you to discover your own Dior experience. I will finish off by saying that whatever important arrangements or pressing rendez-vous you may have in the weeks to come - cancel them! This exhibition is something you will not want to miss. In the words of Charlize, j'adore!

Gown worn by Charlize Theron for the J'adore Dior campaign

Worn by Audrey Hepburn for Harper's Bazaar 1959

Worn by Princess Diana for the 50th anniversary of Dior

Evening gown worn by Elizabeth Taylor for the Academy Awards 1961

Hot New Trend 2013: The Swinging '60s

Flower power. Rock & Roll. The burning of the bra. These are just a few of the visuals that spring to mind when people talk about the most iconic era of all time. Albeit fifty odd years ago, the '60s is far from being forgotten and this season's runway has witnessed a refreshing comeback of the decade thanks to the fashion houses of Louis Vuitton and Moschino to name just a few.

Marc Jacobs' retro-inspired collection showed off A-line mini-dresses and prim button-down pinafores all with a clean chess-board block print. A contemporary twist was added to these sixties' classics by mixing them with somewhat less characteristic items of the decade such as cropped tops, jumpsuits and full-length skirts.

Mod-girl glam was revived for the second time as the Moschino models strode down the catwalk, donning clean-cut striped mini skirts and three quarter-sleeved tops. Bold was the look Rossella Jardini was undoubtedly going for, using a palette of either monochrome or primary colours with distinctive white edging around the lapels and pockets of the garments. The white-framed sunglasses and the riding helmets evoke a definite Audrey-esque quality to the collection (think Breakfast at Tiffany's!) as well as being perfectly reminiscent of the decade.