Christian Dior

Christian Dior Christian Dior was a French fashion designer whose 1947 collection—dubbed "The New Look" by fashion editor Carmel Snow—was credited with revitalizing the Paris fashion industry after World War II with its emphasis on full skirts, cinched waists, and elegant femininity. He established one of the world's most recognized luxury fashion houses, and though he died in 1957, the House of Dior remains one of the most prestigious fashion brands in the world. His influence on postwar Western fashion and beauty was transformative.