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Christian Dior

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Christian Ernest Dior (; 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. Early life

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Notable quotes

“It is unforgivable to do what one doesn't love especially if one succeeds.”
— Christian Dior The opulence of the groundbreaking “New Look” collection of 1947. p. 36, as cited in: Judith Miller (2008). Costume Jewellery, p. 36
“I'm a mild man, but I have violent tastes.”
— In: "Dior," in LIFE, ‎Vol. 24, nr. 9 (1 March 1948), p. 48
“Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.”
— Quoted in Ladies' Home Journal, April 1956
“Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40, after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.”
— in: Philippines Free Press Vol. 62, Nr. 14-26 (1969), p. 59
“Many people dismiss haute couture as being something that is only for those who are very wealthy... simplicity, good taste, and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing and these do not cost money.”
— As cited in: Alison Behnke (2012) The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits, p. 18
“We were given a polished theatrical performance such as we had never seen in a couture house before”
— Bettina Bellard, in p. 135

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Christian Dior: French multinational luxury fashion house

Notable quotes

“It is unforgivable to do what one doesn't love especially if one succeeds.”
— Christian Dior The opulence of the groundbreaking “New Look” collection of 1947. p. 36, as cited in: Judith Miller (2008). Costume Jewellery, p. 36
“I'm a mild man, but I have violent tastes.”
— In: "Dior," in LIFE, ‎Vol. 24, nr. 9 (1 March 1948), p. 48
“Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.”
— Quoted in Ladies' Home Journal, April 1956
“Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40, after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.”
— in: Philippines Free Press Vol. 62, Nr. 14-26 (1969), p. 59
“Many people dismiss haute couture as being something that is only for those who are very wealthy... simplicity, good taste, and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing and these do not cost money.”
— As cited in: Alison Behnke (2012) The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits, p. 18
“We were given a polished theatrical performance such as we had never seen in a couture house before”
— Bettina Bellard, in p. 135

Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.

Overview

Christian Ernest Dior (; 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. Early life

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).