Dior in Scotland for latest ‘cruise’ show

Models descended the stone stairs from the castle to the sound of bagpipes, disappearing from view behind the manicured hedges and trees.

They appeared as warriors from the bushes, with long braids down their backs, clad in leather, chain mail and flashy breastplates. Elsewhere, there were magical lace collars, capes, heavy velvet ball gowns and pearl-embroidered corsets.

Some styles were combined, with skirts opening onto thigh-high boots, kilts, shorts, teddys, knee-high socks and punk-inspired leather and silver chokers.

Tartan, Scotland’s most famous fabric, was mostly everywhere — in purple, gold and bright red — giving a grungy feel. French actress Camille Cottin said creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri wove tartan and punk culture “with huge grace”.

“It was magnificent,” she said afterwards.