Christian Dior

Christian Dior

Known for: Costume & Make-Up
Biography: 1905-01-21
Deathday: 1957-10-24 (52 years old)

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Biography

Christian Ernest Dior (French: [kʁistjɑ̃ djɔʁ]; 21 January 1905 – 24 October 1957) was a French fashion designer, best known as the founder of one of the world's top fashion houses, Christian Dior SE. His fashion houses are known all around the world, having gained prominence "on five continents in only a decade."Dior's skills led to his employment and design for various fashion icons in attempts to preserve the fashion industry during World War II. Post-war, he founded and established the Dior fashion house, with his collection of the "New Look". In 1947 the collection debuted, in which he introduced the "New Look." Featuring rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and very full skirt, the New Look celebrated ultra-femininity and opulence in women's fashion.

Throughout his lifetime, he won numerous awards for Best Costume Design. Upon his death in 1957, various contemporary icons paid tribute to his life and work.

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Known For
Costume & Make-Up

Gender
Male

Birthday
1905-01-21

Deathday
1957-10-24 (52 years old)

Birth Place
Granville, Manche, France

Height

Father
Maurice Dior

Mother
Madeleine Dior

Siblings
Catherine Dior

Citizenships
France

Residences
Reims, France

Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour


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