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 48 Collections and/or Records:
February 3-4, 1990, 1990
This folder contains 27 8x10 black and white photographs of fashion from Paris Couture (YSL, Chanel, Dior, Ungaro, Lacroix)as well as a column.
February 4-5, 1989, 1989
This folder contains 30 black and white photographs of various sizes of designs by Chanel, Dior, Ferragamo, Givenchy, Pierre Cardin, and Christian Lacroix for the French Couture, Spring 1989
February 13-14, 1988, 1988
This folder contains 10 9x7 black and white photographs and 6 designer sketches of, French Couture Collections Spring 1988 (Daytime) Dior, Chanel, Vienne, Angors and Christian Lacroix.
February 16-17, 1991, 1991
This folder contains skirt silhouettes and black and white photos of ensembles by Gianfranco Ferre for Christian Dior and Valentino.
February 19-20, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Gianfranco Ferre for Dior, Philippe Venet, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Emanuel Ungaro.
Francine Gray sketch collection
Three works of art including a fashion sketch of woman in dress from the 1950s by Christian Dior, pencil sketch on paper of Francine Gray by Joe Eula and a drawing by Yves Saint Laurent in marker.
January 6-7, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on bridal wear and black and white photos of bridal gowns by Carolina Herrera and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Carolina Herrera, Amsale and Christian Dior Bridal.
January 27-28, 1990, 1990
This folder contains a column, and 14 8x10 black and white photographs of designs by Chanel, Christian Dior, Nina Ricci, Christian Lacroix, and Givenchy for Paris Couture
May 14-15, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on Geoffrey Beene and black and white photos of ensembles by Gianfranco Ferre for Dior and Geoffrey Beene.
October 29-30, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Gianfranco Ferre for Dior and Emanuel Ungaro and 8x10" negatives.