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Christian Ernest Dior (French: [kʁistjɑ̃ djɔʁ]; 21 January 1905 – 24 October 1957) was a French fashion designer and founder of one of the world's top fashion houses, Christian Dior SE. His fashion house is known all around the world, having gained prominence "on five continents in only a decade."
Francois Baufume succeeded Vindry in 1993 and continued to reduce licenses of the Dior name. [11] Leather gloves by Christian Dior. The production of Dior Haute Couture was spun off into a subsidiary named Christian Dior Couture in 1995. [10] Also, the "La Parisienne" watch model was released – embodied in the watch "Parisian Chic".
Beginning in 1947 with the introduction of the women's Miss Dior perfume, Parfums Christian Dior has since come to include men's fragrances and a variety of cosmetics. The products are sold at Dior retail stores and at fine cosmetics counters worldwide. The company was headquartered at 33 Avenue Hoche in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France
But when most people think about these iconic fashion houses, they often don’t think about the historical figures whose names they bear: Christian Dior, whose debut collection signaled a return ...
In 1950, after successful apprenticeships with designers Christian Dior and Cristóbal Balenciaga, Aigner arrived in New York City from Paris with plans to launch his brand in the new burgeoning American market. Aigner’s older brother Lucien was a journalist and photographer.
That year, the French textile baron, entrepreneur, and one of France's richest men, Marcel Boussac invited Christian Dior to become head designer for Philippe et Gaston and rejuvenate the brand. [1] Dior declined, as he wanted to launch his own label under his own terms, rather than resurrect an "old-fashioned and rundown house." [1] Boussac ...
Bernard Arnault’s reputation as a master dealmaker predates the founding of LVMH, the luxury conglomerate he runs, in 1987. Three years before that, the French businessman bought Christian Dior ...
As part of the responsible beauty pillar, Parfums Christian Dior says it will ensure that 80 percent of its products contain more than 90 percent of ingredients coming from natural origin by 2030 ...