The History of Dior | Hello Fashion | Kate Young
In the world of luxury fashion, Dior’s richness of history is practically unparalleled. On this episode, I visit the Brooklyn Museum’s “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams” exhibition and walk through the house’s aesthetic evolution—one that’s been shaped by changes in style, historical context, and creative leadership. I begin with the conception of the brand by Christian Dior in 1946. French women’s clothing at the time was utilitarian and pared down to the essential, as World War II had recently ended. Dior made headlines with his “New Look” design, an hourglass style characterized by a wasp waist and a full skirt. Dior’s designs soon attracted attention in America, and the house quickly became internationally recognized. Next I delve into Dior’s successors, which include Yves Saint Laurent, Mark Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri, each of whom has left their own distinct mark on the brand. While Dior will inspire interest for decades to come, it is made exceptional because of its storied past as well as the codes that have become embedded in its foundation over time. Not every house could have an exhibition like the one at the Brooklyn Museum. Very few houses have created so much beauty, over so much time, and in so many ways.
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