Christian Dior
French fashion designer, founded Christian Dior S.A.
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About Christian Dior
Although the name Christian Dior today is associated with the line of luxury fashion items, it is actually the name of the founder.
He apprenticed under noted fashion designer, Robert Piguet, who trained him and also gave him a chance to create his own designs for his fashion house.
He founded the Christian Dior fashion house in 1946. He is credited with beginning a revolution in women’s fashion with his New Look style after the Second World War.
Family Life
He was the son of industrialist Maurice Dior and his wife, Madeleine Martin. He had four siblings; one of whom was French Resistance fighter Catherine Dior.
Achievements
For his work as a costume designer in films, he earned nominations from the Academy Awards and BAFTA Awards.
Death
He died on 24 October 1957 from a heart attack.
Trivia
As a teenager, Dior made fashion sketches and sold them.
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Christian Dior was a famous French fashion designer, founded Christian Dior S.A., who was born on January 21, 1905. As a person born on this date, Christian Dior is listed in our database as the 19th most popular celebrity for the day (January 21) and the 10th most popular for the year (1905).
People born on January 21 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Christian Dior is the 765th most popular Aquarius.
Aside from information specific to Christian Dior's birthday, Christian Dior is the 146th most famous French.
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