Dior history

Christian Dior "Corolle" Collection, 1947

A 1955 'edition' of Christian Dior's 1947 bar suit worn by Dior house model Renee Barton, photo taken by Willy Maywald probably in spring 1957The above image appears in almost all fashion history books as an example of Dior’s spring 1947 debut collection – the collection U.S. Harper’s Bazaar editor Carmel Snow said had such a “New Look.” The image was taken by German fashion photographer Willy Maywald, but the image was not taken in 1947. This image was most likely taken in spring 1957 to…

The «Caracas» dress was created by Christian Dior in 1957. It became one of the iconic designs of that time, embodying the refinement and elegance of Dior’s style @dior . . . . . . . . . . #vintagelovers #luxuryvintage #vintageluxury #diorvintage #vintagedior

Christian Dior was the first of his kind. A cherished fashion icon who founded one of the worlds leading Couture houses, that we all love and admire to this day, 80 years later. Keep reading to learn about the History of the beloved, Christian Dior #fashion #dior #history @glamobserver

You know their names, but what about their faces? In day 1 of a 3 part series, here are the faces of the French Couture from 1950. Chri...

A shift back to femininity post war, Christian Dior's Spring–Summer 1947 collection dubbed the 'New Look' showcased more stereotypically feminine designs in contrast to the popular fashions of wartime, with full skirts, tight waists, and soft shoulders.

DIOR: A PASSION FOR PARIS

Try and not be inspired by this spectacular look back at the feminine designs of Dior. J'adore darling.

Christian Dior’s designs were so hot in the late 1940s that women were literally tearing them off the models.

Photos from a Christian Dior show in 1948, when the designer was launching a couture revolution and reinventing high fashion.

Discover the world of fashion through the eyes of Christian Dior. Dive into his inspirational quotes and learn how he reimagined style. This board also offers intriguing insights into Dior’s iconic Bagaholic collection. Experience the revolution Dior brought to fashion.

“It was as if Europe had tired of dropping bombs and now wanted to let off a few fireworks.” Christian Dior’s meteoric rise to success came in the late 1940s, at a time when post-war austerity and rationing led fashion towards clean lines and utilitarian styles. His designs came as a revelatory shock, re-introducing glamour,...

I love Dior and this overview can give you interesting information. It‘s also useful for fashion design. 🪩🤍🖤

Style History: Christian Dior- What is the story behind the world's most infamous designer?

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Design House: House of Dior (French, founded 1947). Designer: Christian Dior (French, Granville 1905–1957 Montecatini). Date: spring/summer 1947. Culture:...