The Fashions of Christian Dior 1947-1957 - The Vintage Inn
Nov 23, 2017 · Christian Dior Haute Couture dress from Fall 1957 was given the name “Venezuela” by the designer and is crafted from an olive green silk. The dress has substantial weight and features a divinely draped bodice and a very full skirt. 1954 Christian Dior Haute Couture ‘Lily of the Valley’ satin evening dress suit.
Designer Dresses & Gowns - DIOR
“Dresses are everything to me,” confided Christian Dior in his memoirs. Remaining faithful to the couture spirit of Dior, these women’s wardrobe essentials celebrate the passion and dedication of the couturier.
Everything You Need to Know About Christian Dior’s New Look ... - Vogue
Mar 20, 2024 · Horst documented what looks like a literal return to form after a period of more relaxed and less restricted dressing. The nostalgic corseted silhouette provided the road map for the first post...
Christian Dior's New Look at the FIDM Museum
With it's slope shouldered, close-fitting bodice, wasp waist and extravagantly full skirt, Christian Dior's New Look of 1947 is one of the most distinct and recognizable silhouettes of the twentieth century.
Junon, Haute Couture Fall-Winter 1949, Milieu du siècle line
The Junon dress, Christian Dior’s ultimate masterpiece, was designed to be worn at grand galas. Its blue-green petals embroidered by the house of Rébé were reminiscent of the plumage of the peacock, the animal attribute of the “queen of the gods”, protector of marriage and fertility in Roman mythology.
Christian Dior, Eugénie evening gown - Fashion History Timeline
Mar 24, 2017 · Christian Dior’s Eugénie ball gown drew on a nineteenth-century empress for inspiration and injected lighthearted, modern flair to create a fierce, feminine gown for a collection that contributed to the survival of French haute couture.
Christian Dior's 1951 Collections - Living In Fifties Fashion
Femininity was back in vogue as Christian Dior set a new standard for fashion innovation and excellence. In the early 1950's Dior moved away from the nipped waistlines and generous skirts of The New Look to form collections based on geometric lines.
Christian Dior Evening Dresses and Gowns - 1stDibs
Shop vintage and contemporary Christian Dior evening dresses and gowns from top fashion boutiques around the world. Global shipping available.
Christian Dior, Evening ensemble - Fashion History Timeline
Jun 7, 2020 · This evening ensemble is a luxurious silk satin gown (Fig. 1) designed by Dior for his Fall/Winter 1948 collection. This fabric is highly lustrous candlelit satin that causes the pleats and folds to shine. The base bodice is a fairly simple design – a strapless bodice that folds over straight across the top.
Christian Dior’s Iconic Fashion Moments | Vintage Clothing Guides
How did a single dress come to symbolize the elegance of British royalty? The answer lies in Princess Margaret's iconic dress, designed by the legendary Christian Dior for her 21st birthday in 1951.