The Story of Christian Dior

Christian Dior's reputation as one of the most important couturiers of the twentieth century was launched in 1947 with his very first collection, in which he introduced the "New Look." Featuring rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and very full skirt, the New Look celebrated ultra-femininity and opulence in women's fashion. After years of military and civilian uniforms, sartorial restrictions and shortages, Dior offered not merely a new look but a new outlook.

: How High ? (1953); Comments on Dior's latest bombshell + skirt that's causing the bother.; British Pathé

: French Fashion Reporter (1960); French top fashion reporter, director of Elle, Helene Gordon Lazareff at work and at home.; British Pathé

: New Look Underwear (1948); Woman puts on corset and padding to get right figure to model Christian Dior's "New Look".; British Pathé

: Marlene Dietrich In Paris (1949); Great item shows Marlene Dietrich in Paris, visiting Christian Dior's fashion house.; British Pathé

: Dior 'circus' Comes To Town (1950); The House of Dior displays its fashions for the Summer season at the Savoy Hotel.; British Pathé

: Fashion Changes In The Air - Paris AKA Dior Fashions (1953); Latest Dior creations from Paris.; British Pathé

: Dior's Fashions For 1955 (1954); Various models wearing Dior's 1955 collection.; British Pathé

: Dior Hats For Spring (1961); The fashion house of Dior gives a display of hats for Spring - some with horse racing in mind.; British Pathé

: Why Not A Woman 'dior'? (1958); Fashion designers debate whether men or women are better at creating outfits.; British Pathé

: 'dior' Comes To Blenheim (1958); Yves St. Laurent displays new Dior collection in front of Princess Margaret at Blenheim Palace.; British Pathé

: In The Spring Dior's Fancy (1952); From Paris - exclusive first pictures of Spring styles by Dior.; British Pathé

: Extra ! Fur Fashions (1969); Christian Dior and Frederick Castet fur fashion parade in London.; British Pathé

: Christian Dior Dies At Age Of 52 (1957); Dior talking to lady, placing hat on lady, kissing lady, various models wearing Dior designs.; British Pathé

: Paris Fashions For 1969 AKA Paris Fashions 1969 (1968); Various shots of girls modelling Yves St Laurent, Nina Ricci and Ungaro designs in Paris salon.; British Pathé