Christian Dior: The Man, The Label

Born in a wealthy household in a seaside town in France, Christian Dior’s family hoped he would become a diplomat when he grew up. But with his affinity for art, he opened an art gallery & soon became employed by Robert Piguet who gave him the break that helped him found his own fashion house in 1946. Dior’s first collection, later termed as New Look, ushered in an era of renewed emphasis on traditionalist designs for women’s outfits. After his untimely death, the French brand continued to taste dizzying heights with designers like Yves Saint-Laurent, Marc Bohan, and John Galliano at its helm.