Christian Dior

Christian Dior (1905–1957) was a French fashion designer whose name became synonymous with post-war glamour and the reestablishment of Paris as the fashion capital. Born in Granville, France, Dior initially pursued a path in art, opening a gallery in Paris in 1928 where he showcased works by artists like Pablo Picasso and cultivated friendships with figures such as Salvador Dalí and Jean Cocteau. This early immersion in the art world deeply influenced his later approach to f…