The Christian Dior brand launched with a sensational first catwalk collection in 1947. It is little known that Dior himself ran an art gallery in France before starting his illustrious fashion house and the famous “New Look” burst onto the fashion scene in Dior’s very first collection.
Showcasing a brand-new structured silhouette with an extreme cinched waist, a look that is synonymous with the brand to this day, Dior has changed the face of commercial fashion through the decades. This revolutionary design captured the imagination of the fashion elite. A 19-year-old Yves Saint Laurent started as Dior’s assistant in 1955 and when Dior died suddenly at the age of 52 in 1957 the young designer Yves took over as artistic director of the Christian Dior house. Succeeded by fashion royalty directors such as Gianfranco Ferre, John Galliano and now Maria Grazia Chiuri the Dior name is synonymous with fresh, exciting fashion and the supporting accessories have become some of the most sought after in luxury fashion, especially the classic “Saddle” and “Lady Dior” bags.