Dior Took Over an Aspen Spa, and the Results Are a Luxurious Delight

When Dior invites you to Aspen, you kindly accept in a very demure, mindful manner, as TikTok has taught you. Inside, however, you're screaming. The occasion? To experience the Dioriviera spa residency at The Little Nell in Aspen, a celebration of the hotel's 35th anniversary and the fall 2024 Dioriviera capsule collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Dior absolutely leads in the realm of premium beauty activations, having launched an impressive number of notable spa residencies, from Beverly Hills to Montauk, as well as many abroad. Naturally, I was very excited to experience the brand's latest endeavor firsthand. Ahead, in signature Who What Wear fashion, I share an inside look at the trip along with everything you need to know for booking your own Dioriviera spa appointment at The Little Nell.

Dior had curated an intimate group of tastemakers to attend the wellness retreat. Alongside a small group of press were celebrities such as Alexandra Daddario and Ashley Park, YouTube and TikTok favorites such as Liza Koshy and Izzy Poopi, and fashion creators (and Who What Wear regulars) such as Grece Ghanem and Coco Bassey. Unsurprisingly, it wasn't only a notable guest list—the programming also featured top wellness experts from across the U.S. If ever have the chance to take a Pilates class from Laura Quinn or book a meditation session with Neeti Narula, don't hesitate.

In addition to workouts, wellness workshops, and incredible dining (bookmark Pine Creek Cookhouse and Clark's Oyster Bar for your next trip), the absolute highlight was experiencing the Dior Spa residency at the recently renovated spa at The Little Nell. In addition to the spa, Dior has taken over the hotel's pool area, gardens, and more, so it feels like the brand has brought a heavenly slice of the French Riviera to the Rocky Mountains. Everything has been meticulously executed, and I especially loved the blooming garden wall where each flower was hand-placed, which looks over the pool area outfitted with the collection's signature aquamarine Toile de Jouy Soleil print.

The beloved pattern extended to the spa reception area and even the beds in the treatment rooms, creating an immersive Dior world. After browsing the menu, which was created exclusively for The Little Nell, I landed on the Kobi-Dior facial. The anti-aging treatment is inspired by kobido techniques, a Japanese facial massage that focuses on picking up and releasing the muscle for a plumping and lifting effect. My esthetician explained that over time this type of facial massage trains the muscle to stay lifted, but just one treatment creates an immediate effect, and results last for 24 hours. It was the perfect facial to get in advance of our big farewell dinner, where I wanted to look my best.

In addition to the massage, the treatment included triple cleansing, masking, and toning and was finished with Dior's Prestige Advanced Serum and Prestige La Crème. After I emerged from my spa reverie, a quick look in the mirror revealed dewy, lifted skin. After lots of summer travel and neglecting my usual routines, I didn't think my skin could be restored and honestly reverse-aged in just an hour. The experience single-handedly changed my understanding of the power of a single facial and also made me a lifelong convert to Dior skincare. Now, I'm just plotting when I can go back and try more of the nine magical treatments before the residency closes at the end of September.

While I am clearly enamored with the Dioriviera spa offering and could wax on for paragraphs longer, I would be remiss if I didn't mention all the incredible outfits I spotted during the trip. Completing the toile vision, guests were outfitted in the Dioriviera capsule of ready-to-wear and accessories. There's an easy sophistication to the warm-weather collection, and the coral and aquamarine print feels perfectly summery. I was also especially taken by the embroidered floral sweater worn by Thomas Doherty. With the Dior boutique in Aspen just a few blocks from The Little Nell, you, too, can create your own Dior-bedecked wellness retreat—just keep me posted on your plans so I can join as well.