Deva Cassel's latest Dior appearance has divided fashion fans, with the model stepping out in an unconventional menswear look that prompted debate over its fit, styling and overall effect.
The 22-year-old model and actress attended Dior's Spring/Summer 2027 womenswear show in Paris on 29 September, wearing a brown-and-black checked look from Jonathan Anderson's Spring 2027 menswear collection. The ensemble featured a double-breasted jacket, wide-leg trousers and a structured black top-handle bag.
The look was later shared on Reddit's r/whatthefrockk fashion community, where users offered sharply contrasting opinions. While some praised the relaxed silhouette and playful concept, others felt the execution did not live up to the idea behind it.
Dior Look Praised For Its Playful Concept
Cassel's ensemble takes a traditionally tailored approach to menswear and gives it a looser, more fluid finish. The brown-and-black checked suit features an oversized jacket and wide-leg trousers, while the lightweight, semi-sheer fabric gives the outfit an unconventional appearance.
For some fashion fans, the relaxed proportions were exactly what made the look appealing. 'Love it, it's sexy and elegant at the same time,' one commenter wrote, while another described the outfit as 'cool and comfy'. A further user called it 'flowy, comfy and chic'.
But others felt the concept was stronger than the finished look. One Reddit user wrote: 'the concept of it is so fun but i don't like the actual fit, it looks so odd around her hips and just not very flattering generally.' Another agreed with the criticism of the tailoring, writing: 'Yeah I wish it was tailored better.'
The comments focused particularly on how the loose-fitting pieces fell around Cassel's figure, with some users suggesting that more precise tailoring could have changed the overall impression.
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Reddit User Compares Dior Look to Temu and Pyjamas
The most pointed criticism came from a commenter who drew an unexpected comparison with budget fashion. 'I was about to say, looks like Temu is trying to do classy pajamas,' the user wrote.
Another commenter similarly described the outfit as looking like pyjamas, highlighting how the combination of loose tailoring and lightweight fabric could blur the line between formal dressing and loungewear.
However, the reaction was far from universally negative. Several users defended the look, praising its unusual proportions and the way Cassel wore the menswear-inspired ensemble. Some suggested that the styling could have been adjusted to make the outfit feel more polished, while others said they liked the concept even if they were less convinced by the execution.
The mixed reaction comes as Jonathan Anderson continues to explore relaxed proportions, fluid fabrics and contrasts between formal and informal dressing in his work for Dior.
Cassel's outfit, with its oversized proportions and semi-sheer fabric, proved open to interpretation. Its styling could read as modern and effortless to one viewer, while another may see the same details as unfinished or too close to sleepwear.
Ultimately, the Temu comparison remains the opinion of an individual Reddit commenter rather than a factual assessment of the Dior design. The range of reactions from 'sexy and elegant' to complaints about the fit highlights how differently fashion fans interpreted Cassel's unconventional Dior appearance.
