We celebrate the French designer's legacy by looking back at the house of Christian Dior's finest bags, shoes, and fashion creations throughout the years.
The influence of French designer Christian Dior on the fashion industry is impossible to ignore. When he founded his eponymous haute couture house in 1946, Monsieur Dior presented his first collection just a year later, at the age of 41, introducing women to the slim waists and flowing skirts that revolutionized the post-war feminine shape. His impact on fashion has endured since his death in 1957, with Dior’s eponymous house still in existence under the creative leadership of other fashion greats, from Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan and Gianfranco Ferré, to John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri today, all of whom have played an integral role in the maison’s enduring popularity.
These six artistic directors have brought their own unique vision to the brand, each making their mark and redefining the way we dress while paying homage to the creativity and genius of fashion designers. From Ferré’s iconic 1994 Lady Dior bag to Galliano’s 1999 It girl Saddle bag to Chiuri’s modern J’Adior cross-strap heels, the house of Dior has created some of the most coveted shoe and bag designs ever seen on celebrities like Princess Diana, Sarah Jessica Parker and Bella Hadid.
Throughout the different eras of the house, Monsieur Dior's predecessors have kept the legacy of the founding designer alive. In honor of Christian Dior's late birthday, we look back at some of the most iconic styles from his famous fashion house, from his time at the helm and beyond.
Christian Dior's famous Bar suit from his first collection in 1947 consisted of a long skirt, a belt, and a fitted jacket.
Yves Saint Laurent adapts Svetlana Lloya's Trapèze dress for Dior in 1958.
Designer Marc Bohan poses with two models wearing elegant but conservative outfits from his spring 1964 collection for Dior.
Gianfranco Ferré's memorable Palladio dress, a long, embroidered and pleated white silk dress from 1992, stood up like a column.
Princess Diana holding the Lady Dior bag launched in 1994. The bag was created under the creative direction of Ferré and named after the princess.
Sarah Jessica Parker wears a John Galliano for Dior leopard print dress in “Sex and the City.”
Nicole Richie carries the Galliano for Dior Saddle bag at a party with friend Paris Hilton in the early 2000s.
Maria Grazia Chiuri's first show for Dior in 2016 featured T-shirts with the political statement “We should all be feminists.”
Actress Jessica Alba carries a Dior Book Tote embroidered fabric bag.
The chic J'Adior strappy heels in patent calfskin embellished with a flat bow, a signature shoe collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri, are a subtle take on the logo trend.
Chiara Ferragni wore a custom Dior Haute Couture dress designed by Chiuri for her 2018 wedding.
This year, Dior debuted the Caro bag, a luxurious accessory with elegant quilting, and there are a few on-trend variations for Cruise 2021, like the Tie & Dior tie-dye style.
Nostalgia (according to 24h.com.vn)
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