Introduction

Christian Dior was a famous French fashion designer who
founded the iconic fashion house that bears his name. Born in 1905 in
Granville, France, Dior initially pursued a career in political science before
eventually turning to fashion design. In 1947, he launched his first
collection, which included the legendary 'New Look' silhouette that
revolutionized the fashion industry. The success of his designs helped
establish Paris as the fashion capital of the world and cemented Dior's status
as one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. Despite his
untimely death in 1957, the House of Dior continues to be a major player in the
fashion industry today, with a reputation for producing stunning, innovative
designs that push the boundaries of style and creativity. beamintro
Some of the prominent designers during the same era as
Christian Dior include Cristobal Balenciaga, Hubert de Givenchy, Coco Chanel,
Elsa Schiaparelli, and Pierre Balmain. These designers shared a common goal of
bringing luxury and elegance to fashion, and their contributions have had a
lasting impact on the industry. Yves Saint Laurent spent two years work along
side and learning from Christian Dior. If you’re interested in learning about
other fashion designers, you can also check out books about Gianni Versace,
Gucci and Mainbocher.
About the Christian Dior Brand
Today, the Dior brand is considered to be one of the world's
leading fashion houses, with a strong reputation for producing high quality and
luxurious clothing, accessories, fragrances, and cosmetics.
Under the leadership of current artistic director Maria
Grazia Chiuri, Dior products and services continued to evolve, while still
staying true to its roots in couture and parfums. Recent collections have
featured a mix of classic elegance and modern flair, with a focus on tailored
silhouettes, intricate embroidery and embellishments, and bold prints and
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In addition to its fashion offerings, Dior has also expanded
into other areas, including fine jewelry and watches, as well as beauty and
skincare products. The brand is known for its commitment to sustainability and
ethical practices, with a focus on reducing waste and using sustainable
materials whenever possible. Overall, Dior remains a true icon of luxury
fashion and continues to set the standard for high-end style and
sophistication.
Dior by Dior
Christian Dior (1905–1957) rocketed to fame with his first
collection in 1947 when the “New Look” took the world by storm. This charming
and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the
workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the
high-profile establishment. It is also a unique portrait of classic Paris haute
couture of the 1950s and offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Dior details
his childhood in Granville, the family and friends closest to him, his most
difficult years and sudden success, as well as his sources of inspiration and
creative processes.
The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester marketing2businessdirectory
England, 1939: The Penrose sisters couldn't be more
different. Skye is a daring and brash pilot, and Liberty the one to defy her at
every turn. Even if women aren't allowed in the Royal Air Force, Skye is
determined to help the war effort. She's thrilled when it reunites her with her
childhood soulmate, Nicholas. She's less thrilled to learn Nicholas is now
engaged to an enigmatic Frenchwoman named Margaux Jourdan.Paris, 1947: Designer
Christian Dior unveils his glamorous first collection to a world weary of war
and grief. He names his debut fragrance Miss Dior in tribute to his beloved
sister Catherine, who forged a friendship with Skye and Margaux through her
work with the French Resistance.Present Day: Fashion conservator Kat Jourdan
discovers a priceless collection of Dior gowns in her grandmother's vacant
cottage. As she delves into the mystery of their origin, Kat begins to doubt
everything she thought she knew about her beloved grandmother.
Christian Dior by Oriole Cullen
Capturing the highlights of a major V&A exhibition, this
stunning volume celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the
present day. Haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior and the illustrious creative
directors who followed him—Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré,
John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri—are showcased here,
atmospherically photographed by Laziz Hamani. Archival material—including
design sketches by Christian Dior—and press and fashion photography provide
colorful context, amplified by introductory texts to each section by V&A
Fashion Curator Oriole Cullen. An opening chapter by Cullen looks at Dior’s
creative collaborations with influential British manufacturers, and his most
notable British clients, from Princess Margaret to author Nancy Mitford and
ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn. It also revisits Dior’s spectacular fashion shows
staged in England’s most luxurious stately homes, including at Blenheim Palace
in 1954.
Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture by Justine
Picardie
When the French designer Christian Dior presented his first
collection in Paris in 1947, he changed fashion forever. Dior’s “New Look”
created a striking, romantic vision of femininity, luxury, and grace, making
him―and his last name―famous overnight. One woman informed Dior’s vision more
than any other: his sister, Catherine, a Resistance fighter, concentration camp
survivor, and cultivator of rose gardens who inspired Dior’s most beloved
fragrance, Miss Dior. Yet the story of Catherine’s remarkable life―so different
from her famous brother’s―has never been told, until now.Drawing on the Dior
archives and extensive research, Justine Picardie’s Miss Dior is the
long-overdue restoration of Catherine Dior’s life. The siblings’ stories are
profoundly intertwined: in Occupied France, as Christian honed his couture
skills, Catherine dedicated herself to the Resistance, ultimately being
captured by the Gestapo and sent to Ravensbruck, the only Nazi camp solely for
women. Seeking to trace Catherine’s story as well as her influence on her
brother, Picardie traveled to the significant places of Catherine’s life,
including Les Rhumbs, the Dior family villa with its magnificent gardens; the
House of Dior in Paris; and La Colle Noire, Christian’s chateâu that he bequeathed
to his sister.Inventive and captivating, and shaped by Picardie’s own journey,
Miss Dior examines the legacy of Christian Dior, the secrets of postwar France,
and the unbreakable bond between two remarkable siblings. Most important, it
shines overdue recognition on a previously overlooked life, one that epitomized
courage and also embodied the astonishing capacity of the human spirit to
remain undimmed, even in the darkest circumstances.
Dior or Die by Angela M. Sanders cosmetics48
Portland, Oregon, vintage clothing store owner, Joanna
Hayworth, is in a tight spot. Her plans to upgrade her store have derailed and
costs are mounting. When she wins three trunks of vintage haute couture in an
auction, she thinks her luck has changed—but it’s about to get much worse. The
clothing’s high-society matron owner turns up poisoned to death, and police
seize the wardrobe, leaving Joanna with more debt, a friend wrongly jailed for
diamond theft, and a convent of quirky nuns depending on her help. There’s only
one way to calmer waters: find the murderer, and fast.
Christian Dior: Destiny: The Authorized Biography by
Marie-France Pochna