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Christia Dior
FASHIO Intro Introduction
Christian Dior (January 21, 1905 - October
23, 1957) was a famous French fashion designer, also known as the founder of one of the world's leading fashion houses, Christian Dior S.A., now owned by billionaire Bernard Arnault. Family • Dior is the second child of Mr. Maurice Dior, a fertilizer and chemical manufacturer, and his mother, Madeleine Martin.
• Dior had an older brother, Raymond,
whose daughter was a Nazi sympathizer. Their sister was a member of the French Resistance Educatio n His parents wanted him to become a diplomat, and Christian Dior studied political science at the University of Paris. However, his true passion was art, and, while in his early 20s, he began selling illustrations on the street. Caree r • 1937: After his gallery was closed due to the economic crisis, Dior decided to pursue a career in fashion design. He began working for designer Robert Piguet and quickly made his mark in the fashion world.
• 1946: Christian Dior founded his own fashion house,
with financial backing from French businessman Marcel Boussac. France was recovering from World War II, and Dior saw an opportunity to bring something fresh and new to women’s fashion. Caree r • 1947: Dior launched his first collection, known as the "New Look". The collection was distinguished by long skirts, cinched waists, broad shoulders, and rich fabrics. The "New Look" restored femininity and elegance to women’s fashion after the hardships of wartime.
• 1957: After Christian Dior passed away, the Dior brand
continued to thrive under the leadership of designers like Yves Saint Laurent and many others who followed. Dior became one of the most iconic luxury brands in the world. Achieveme nts 1953, Christian Dior received the Neiman Marcus Award, primarily for his outstanding contributions to the fashion industry, especially with the "New Look" style. THANKS