Christian Dior, 1954-1955, 1954-1955
Scope and Contents
The series is comprised of 35 black and white photographs.
Dates
- Creation: 1954-1955
Creator
- Dior, Christian (1905-1957) (Person)
- Gremela (unknown) (Person)
Language of Materials
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
- Gremela (unknown) (subject, Person)
- Dior, Christian (1905-1957) (subject, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and FIT Archive Repository