Christian Dior was born in Normandy, France in 1905. Dior moved to Paris where he attended college and majored in Political Sciences. Like all young men of the time Christian served in the military during non-war times. Christian's career as a designer did not begin until 1938, when his sketches caught the eye of designer Robert Piguet who hired Dior immediately. After serving in the South of France during World War II, Dior returned to Paris in 1941. He designed for Lucien Lelong, a prominent designer of the time, until 1946 when Marcel Boussac, a textile manufacturer, recognized his talent for design and backed Dior in his own design house. Christian Dior was credited for building Paris back up as the fashion capital of the world after World War II ended. Paris was in shambles and needed the inspiration that only Christian Dior could offer through his glorious fashion designs. During this time, each of Christian Dior's fashion lines had a unique theme. The figure eight design silhouetted a women's body making her waist appear to be very small for example. This was on the first of many designs that accentuated a women's body, giving the appearance of more feminine clothing. It was stunning. Although Christian Dior's styles imitated historical styles of the past for women, he also designed a line of clothing for men. And these fashions where just as sought after as the women's clothing lines. Dior's designs were part of every wardrobe in high society. By 1948 Christian Dior was established as a leader in the fashion industry. Christian Dior had broken into the fur and perfume industry as well. People flocked stores to purchase the latest fashions and perfumes of Dior non stop, shops could barely keep anything in stock.
Christian Dior
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Cannage Drawstring Medium Shoulder Bronze
* Quilted lambskin leather with tonal cannage pattern embroidery
* Aged brass metal hardware
* Flat leather shoulder straps with clasp attachment on one side; 7.5"
* Leather drawstring woven through oversized metal grommets along top
* Large "D" charm dangles at side
* 15"x 12" x 5.25" approx.
* 100% Authentic and new, comes with the dust bag.
PRICE: $499.00
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Christian Dior 'Avenue' Medium Woven Leather Tote
A beautiful woven leather pattern and sunny orange hue distinguish this sophisticated Christian Dior handbag. Smooth leather trim, pert curved leather handles and silvertone Dior charms polish the exterior. Inside zip pockets and cell phone/PDA pockets.
PRICE: $399.00
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Christian Dior 'Gypsy' Grand Hobo Zip Handbag
Gorgeous gathers of soft red leather shape this glamorous hobo from Christian Dior. Goldtone hardware accents the style.
PRICE: $399.00
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Christian Dior 2007/08 Autum Winter Gaucho Saddle Bag (Prune)
* This luxurious CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag features antique-style buckle, key and medallion hardware, flap closure and an adjustable strap
* Made from a calf suede with calf leather trim and metal hardware
* Made in Italy.
PRICE: $1,299.00
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Christian Dior 2008 Black Patent Cannage Pochette
*This cute CHRISTIAN DIOR pochette style bag boasts a flap button closure, cannage stitching, a brass D logo and a detachable shoulder strap
*Made from a soft vinyl with brass hardware and leather trims
*Made in Italy
PRICE: $159.00
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Christian Dior 2008 Cannage Pochette (Noir)
*This cute CHRISTIAN DIOR pochette style bag boasts a flap button closure, cannage stitching, a brass D logo and a detachable shoulder strap
*Made from a super soft lamb leather with brass hardware
*Made in Italy
PRICE: $159.00
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Christian Dior 2008 D Charm Saddlebag
*This stylish CHRISTIAN DIOR saddlebag features a zip closure, a 'D' charm and an adjustable shoulder strap with interlocking 'CD' charms
*Made from the signature Diorissimo polyvinyl with leather trimmings
*Made in Italy
PRICE: $399.00
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Christian Dior 2008 Lady Dior Metallic Goatskin Cannage Bag
- Goatskin with metallic finish and cannage pattern embroidery
- Polished gold metal hardware
- Round leather handles with ring attachments; 4" drop
- Removable flat leather shoulder strap; 17.5" drop
- Dangling "Dior" letter charms
- Zip top closure with golden pull
- Sumptuous suede lining
- Interior zipped pocket
- Flat leather base
- Protective metal feet
- 9.75"x 7.75"x 3.75"
- Made in Italy
PRICE: $599.00
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