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Dior, Christian (1905-1957)

 Person

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Dates

  • Existence: 1905-1957

Biography

Christian Dior (1905-1957) was a French fashion designer who founded the Dior fashion house in 1946. Before opening his own house, Christian Dior worked alongside Pierre Balmain, who would also go on to become a leading post-war French designer. Dior's creations became famous in post-World War II Paris for their innovative shapes and silhouettes. Carmel Snow used the term "New Look" to describe Dior's curvaceous silhouettes. Dior is considered one of the most prolific and influential post-war French designers.

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

1992 August, 1992

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.346
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Paris haute couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Christian Dior, Chanel and reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Givenchy.

Dates: 1992
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

1992 February, 1992

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.320
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Paris haute couture and two black and white photos of a dress by Christian Dior and reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Nina Ricci, Givenchy, Philippe Venet, and Christian Lacroix.

Dates: 1992
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

1992 July, 1992

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.339
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Paris couture and reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Philippe Venet, Pierre Cardin, Nina Ricci, Givenchy, and Christian Dior.

Dates: 1992
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

1992 November, 1992

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.360
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Oscar de la Renta, a bio of Oscar de la Renta and black and white photos of ensembles by de la Renta, Christian Dior, Emanuel Ungaro and reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Nina Ricci, Christian Lacroix, and photocopies of photos of ensembles by unidentified designers.

Dates: 1992
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

1993 August, 1993

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.405
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Paris couture shows and black and white photos of ensembles by Gianfranco Ferre for Dior, Philippe Venet, and Oscar de la Renta for Balmain.

Dates: 1993
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

1993 January, 1993

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.368
Scope and Contents This folder contains a column on hits and misses of 1992 and reproductions of sketches, with press releases attached, of ensembles by Givenchy, Nina Ricci, Christian Lacroix, Pierre Cardin and photocopies of sketches and photos, with press releases attached, of ensembles by Christian Lacroix, Eric Javits, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Anne Klein, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Emanuel Ungaro, Oscar de la Renta, Adrienne Vittadini, Adolfo, Go>Silk, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, Christian Lacroix,...
Dates: 1993
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

August 3-4, 1991, 1991

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.292
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Jean-Louis Scherrer, Christian Lacroix, Christian Dior, Valentino, photocopies of photos of ensembles by Jean-Louis Scherrer and reproductions of fashion illustrations by unnamed designers.

Dates: 1991
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

August 5-6, 1995, 1995

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.527
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of Oscar de la Renta and reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Nina Ricci, Givenchy and Christian Dior and 8x10' negatives.

Dates: 1995
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

August 10-11, 1991, 1991

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.293
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Jean-Louis Scherrer and Christian Dior, reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Pierre Cardin, Philippe Venet, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and handwritten notes from couture viewings.

Dates: 1991
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

August 10-11, 1991, 1991

 folder
Identifier: SC.214.1.1.294
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Bill Blass, Jean-Louis Scherrer, Christian Lacroix, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior, unidentified designers and reproductions of sketches of ensembles by unidentified designers.

Dates: 1991
Found in: Special Collections and FIT Archive / Eleanor Lambert collection, 1942-2003 / Eleanor Lambert Columns and Column Records / Eleanor Lambert Columns

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