Christian Dior

1905-1957

Christian Dior founded his house in 1947 directly after the end of the Second World War. He created a feminine, elegant and graceful silhouette. From his very first collection, he revolutionised the fashion world with his famous corolla dress. Ample skirts, fitted waists, round shoulders - he invented the "New Look".

haute couture, spring-summer 1958

haute couture, autumn-winter 1958-1959

haute couture circa 1950

haute couture circa 1955-1959

ready-to-wear, spring-summer 2000

  • haute couture, spring-summer 1958

    Cocktail dress, Christian Dior by Yves Saint Laurent

    Cocktail dress, « Trapèze » line, in black « Alaskine » (wool and silk twill).Flared trapeze cut, waist highlighted by a bow applied at the center front, fastened with seven black acetate buttons

    haute couture 1958

    FAA.DIO.0005

    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer

  • haute couture, autumn-winter 1958-1959

    Dress, Christian Dior

    « Maréchal »dress, black silk velvet and and belt in pale pink silk duchess satin

    haute couture 1958-1959

    FAA.DIO.0004

    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer

  • haute couture circa 1950

    Cocktail ensemble, Christian Dior

    Dress and bolero in black silk taffeta and silk tulle. Bolero with amplified corolla neckline and tie at centre front.Lining in black silk pongee

    haute couture circa 1950

    FAA.DIO.0008

    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer

  • haute couture circa 1955-1959

    Cocktail dress, Christian Dior

    Black wool felt, large collar, pointed neckline, shaped flared skirt

    Haute couture, circa 1955-1959

    FAA.DIO.0006

    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer

  • ready-to-wear, spring-summer 2000

    Evening dress, Christian Dior by John Galliano

    look 46

    Celadon blue satin woven with floral medallion motifs. Destructured shape, zipped and cut-out effects, pockets and basques, balloon sleeves and asymmetrical hem creating a small train

    ready-to-wear, 2000

    FAA.GAL.0001

    Azzedine Alaïa Foundation

    Ph. Patricia Schwoerer