Christian Dior

Christian Dior’s New Look made its debut in 1947. Dior was known for his extravagance in women’s wear in a post-war time when women had been used to shorter and boxier skirts, which had their roots in the war-time rationing of fabric. His style was unapologetically feminine with skirts long, gown-like and opulent. The commercial success of his post-war designs led to a rapid rise in popularity, and also somewhat of a re-establishing of Paris as the center of the world of Haute Couture design. Today, from runways and awards shows to premieres and movies, Christian Dior’s designs are some of the most popular designer pieces in the world.