Dior, Christian (1905-1957)
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 7 Collections and/or Records:
1992 August, 1992
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.
1992 February, 1992
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.
1992 July, 1992
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.
1993 August, 1993
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.
August 3-4, 1991, 1991
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.
August 10-11, 1991, 1991
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.
August 10-11, 1991, 1991
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.