he star couture accessory for the fall season is Dior Detective Chic, a super-sophisticated palette of powder for face and eyes. Much more than a powder compact, this long rectangular case is a perfect replica of the Dior Detective leather goods line in every detail, from the cream color to the marron glacé stitching in a double row of zigzags and the strap with its silver D for Dior.

Dior Detective Chic © DR

Inside is an extra-long mirror to view your whole face (or check the suspect you’re tailing without turning round…). This is also the most astonishing of palettes. Dior innovates by compacting four shades into a single pan to create a fabulous fade of luminous colors. Thanks to this feat of technology, four ultra-shimmering shades sit side by side, ready to draw the sparkle of your eyes down to your cheekbones and set them off in a single radiant halo.

On the face, this illuminating powder is the perfect finishing touch to highlight key features or define bone structure, creating an irresistibly iridescent complexion. On eyes, it is the subtlest of shadows.

Dior Detective Chic is available in two limited edition harmonies: Beige Vibration and Pearl Reflection.

(Published September 18th, 2006)