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Christian Dior was a renowned French fashion designer who founded the famous Christian Dior SE which is now owned by LVMH. His designs are world-renowned and sold across five continents.
Christian Dior was a renowned French fashion designer and founder of one of the world's most iconic fashion houses. He is best known for revolutionizing the fashion industry in the 1940s, bringing unprecedented attention to the designs of French couture. Dior has been credited with introducing the concept of the "New Look", a style characterized by a full, volumnous skirt and fitted bodice.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1905</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Christian Dior is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 21, 1905, Christian Dior was born in Granville, France.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1928</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dior Opens His First Boutique</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dior opened his first boutique in Paris called "Elite" which sold hats and accessories.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1947</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dior Presents the New Look</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dior unveiled his first collection, 'The New Look' at the House of Dior.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Death of Christian Dior</div><div class='timeline-text'>Christian Dior passed away on October 23, 1957 due to a heart attack.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Yves Saint Laurent Takes Over</div><div class='timeline-text'>After Dior's death, Yves Saint Laurent takes over as head designer for the House of Dior.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1966</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Marianne Faithfull Wears the Iconic Dress</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marianne Faithfull wore an iconic dress designed by Marc Bohan for the House of Dior.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of the "We Should All Be Feminists" Campaign</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 2016, Dior launched the "We Should All Be Feminists" campaign to celebrate women's empowerment.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Born in a Wealthy Family</h3><p class='facts-text'>Christian Dior was born into a wealthy family and attended some of the best schools during his youth.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Studied Political Science</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dior studied political science before deciding to pursue a career in fashion, which he eventually became renowned for.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Founded His Own Fashion House</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1946, Christian Dior founded his own fashion house, called "House of Dior". He designed luxurious clothing that quickly gained popularity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Inventor of the 'New Look'</h3><p class='facts-text'>Christian Dior is credited with inventing the "New Look", a line of clothing featuring long skirts and cinched waists, which revolutionized women's fashion in the 1950s.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Successor to His Fashion Line</h3><p class='facts-text'>When Dior passed away in 1957 at the age of 52, Yves Saint Laurent was appointed as his successor and continued to design for the House of Dior until 1960.</p></div></div>
Christian Dior was a French fashion designer who was born on January 21, 1905 and died on October 23, 1957, at the age of 52. He is best known as the founder of one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses, Dior, and for setting the groundwork for modern fashion design through his revolutionary 'New Look' silhouette.
