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Christian Dior, 1954-1955, 1954-1955

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Identifier: SC.320.7

Scope and Contents

The series is comprised of 35 black and white photographs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1954-1955

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English Latin

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to researchers by appointment at the Fashion Institute of Technology Library, Department of Special Collections and FIT Archive. If you have any questions, or wish to schedule an appointment contact us at [email protected] or call (212) 217-4385.

Biographical / Historical

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.

Biographical / Historical

Photographer for Harper's Bazaar.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1 placeholder : 1.75 linear feet

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Photographic prints

General

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.

General

Photographer for Harper's Bazaar.

General

Published

Subject

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository

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