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Christian
Dior

By Thanika
Teacher: Mr.Young

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Brief
➻ History
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● Christian Dior was born
on January 21 1905 in
Granville, north of
France
● Born to the wealthy
fertilizer manufacturer's
wife, Isabelle.
● Dior spent his early years
in Paris after his family
moved there when he was
a little boy.
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● After graduating in 1928,

Dior used funds from his
father to open a small art
gallery.
● Dior's gallery exhibited
artwork of famous artists
like Max Jacob, Georges
Braque, Pablo Picasso, and
Jean Cocteau.
● In 1931, he was compelled
to close the gallery.

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● Dior’s design career began in

1935, where he sold his fashion
sketches.
● He landed a job in 1935, and
was hired as a art assistant by
Paris couturier Robert Piguet.
● After serving in the south of
France during World War II,
Dior returned to Paris in 1941 to
work at a considerably larger
design firm for Lucien Lelong.

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● In his original designs, Christian Dior mostly
made use of cotton, wool and silk. These were
the most popular materials to use at the time,
before synthetic materials like polyester
became more widely used in later decades of the
20th century

● “… I designed clothes for flower-like women,

clothes with rounded shoulders, full feminine
busts, and willowy waists above enormous
spreading skirts…” as a contrast to the drab
colors and masculine-styled angular clothing
that had been worn by women in the past few
years during the war.

● Dior never learned to sew or even cut a dress;

therefore, the sketches he presented to his team
were not always reproducible. He would
sometimes assign the same sketch to several
teams and then select the one that most
resembles what he had pictured in his mind.
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Influential
Artwork

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 Title work: Juninho

Material used: silk

Date:fall/winter 1949–50

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https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/83233
Title of work: Eugénie

Materials used: (a, b) rayon, cotton, silk

(c) leather

Date: fall/winter 1948–49

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Title of work: Evening Dress

Materials used: wool, silk

Date:fall/winter 1949–50

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https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/83245
Title of the work: Evening dress

Materials used: silk, horsehair

Date: 1952–53

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https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/159423
 Title of the work: Venus

Materials used: silk, sequins, rhinestones, simulated

pearls

Date: fall/winter 1949–50

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https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/83234
 Title of the work: "Chambord"

Materials used: silk, simulated pearls,

beads, sequins, rhinestones, plastic

Date: fall/winter 1954–55

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1. Princess Margaret
(1930-2002), photo Cecil
Beaton (1904-80),
London, UK, 1951.

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Critique of the Artist and Their Work

I chose to explore into the work of Christian Dior due to his profound impact on fashion, blending artistry
and innovation into iconic creations. Dior's legacy emulates themes of elegance, luxury, and timelessness,
translating these themes into his designs with intricate detail and precision. His work influences me by
showcasing the transformative power of fashion, not merely as clothing but as an artistic expression that
transcends eras. Dior's ability to infuse femininity, grace, and sophistication into his designs inspired me by
his commitment to beauty and craftsmanship. His creations possess a striking balance between tradition and
modernity,using techniques that celebrate the female form while pushing boundaries in haute couture. The
use of elements like proportion, line, and texture in his designs establishes a harmonious flow and gives off
an unparalleled sense of appeal. Sensory qualities within his work evoke a feeling of exquisite refinement,
eliciting emotions of admiration and awe for his artistic vision and meticulous attention to detail. Overall,
Christian Dior's legacy stands as a testament to the enduring influence of artistry in fashion, leaving an
indelible mark on the industry and continually inspiring creativity.

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Style and Overall Vision (theme)

- Flower-like
- Femininly
- Elegant
- Big flowey skirts
- Narrorw/Fitted to waist(corset)
- Silk/ luxurious fabric
- Detailed embroidery
- Use of sequences, perals, or diamonds

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Citation and Bibliography ➻

Biography.com Editors. “Christian Dior - Life, Fashion & Career - Biography.” The Biography.Com, A&E; Television
Networks, 3 May 2021, www.biography.com/history-culture/christian-dior.

Ciarallo, Cassandra. “How Christian Dior’s Collections Embodies 5 Elements of Fashion Sustainability.” Eco Warrior
Princess, 1 May 2018,
ecowarriorprincess.net/2018/03/how-christian-diors-collections-embodies-5-elements-of-fashion-sustainability-2/.

The Met Editors. “Search / All Results.” The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2023,
www.metmuseum.org/search-results?q=christian%2Bdior%2Bdresses%2B.

Sciacovelli, Laura. “Dior Couture.” Positive Luxury, Positive Luxury Ltd., 14 Aug. 2023,
www.positiveluxury.com/real-changemakers/dior-couture/.

Sowray, Bibby. “Christian Dior.” British Vogue, British Vogue, 5 Apr. 2012, www.vogue.co.uk/article/christian-dior.

Williams, Lisa. “Christian Dior – Structural Designer.” Christian Dior – Structural Designer | Colette Blog, Colette Media,
2017, blog.seamwork.com/fashion-history/christian-dior-structural-designer/.
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