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Gallery Package - Christian Dior
21 January 2005 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Christian Dior whose "New Look" fashion in 1947 cemented him as one of the most influential designers of the 20th Century.

Christian Dior <br>French fashion designer.<br>6 October 1954
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Christian Dior
French fashion designer.
6 October 1954

Christian Dior Shows His Fashion Sectrets 25-04-50. Ace Paris fashion designer Christian Dior with the most expensive gown in his entire collection &quotMozart", at today's fashion show in the Savoy Hotel, London.  Proceeds from the show will go towards a museum of fashion. &quotMozart", a feature of which is neckline bow, is on left.
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Christian Dior Shows His Fashion Secrets 25-04-50. Ace Paris fashion designer Christian Dior with the most expensive gown in his entire collection "Mozart", at today's fashion show in the Savoy Hotel, London. Proceeds from the show will go towards a museum of fashion. "Mozart", a feature of which is neckline bow, is on left.

The Sailor - by Christian Dior<br>Red raw milk suit - very full box pleated skirt over 4 matching organdie petticoats - Middy sailor jacket with bow placed low under bust. Matching flat stitched sailor hat.<br>March 1958
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The Sailor - by Christian Dior
Red raw milk suit - very full box pleated skirt over 4 matching organdie petticoats - Middy sailor jacket with bow placed low under bust. Matching flat stitched sailor hat.
March 1958

Dior's New Look<br>Model dressed in the 1947 fashion.
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Dior's New Look
Model dressed in the 1947 fashion.

Christian Dior <br>French fashion designer on board Queen Elizabeth in Southampton.<br>24 October 1947
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Christian Dior
French fashion designer on board Queen Elizabeth in Southampton.
24 October 1947

Model &quotNew look" at Christian Dior's (1905-1957). Paris, August, 1947. RV-733274
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Model "New look" at Christian Dior's (1905-1957). Paris, August, 1947. RV-733274

Christian Dior ( 1905-1957 ), French couturier. RV-396682
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Christian Dior ( 1905-1957 ), French couturier. RV-396682

Christian Dior with Princess Margaret at Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, for the preview of Dior's 1954 Winter collection.<br>Novemeber 1954
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Christian Dior with Princess Margaret at Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, for the preview of Dior's 1954 Winter collection.
Novemeber 1954

Christian Dior (1905-1957), French couturier.
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Christian Dior (1905-1957), French couturier.

Christian Dior with the Duchess of Marlborough at the launch of Dior's autobiography, Dior by Dior, at the Dorchester Hotel.<br>7 March 1957
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Christian Dior with the Duchess of Marlborough at the launch of Dior's autobiography, Dior by Dior, at the Dorchester Hotel.
7 March 1957

Christian Dior creates the New Look, 1947<br>Tight fitting coat, red wool, four buttons, large pockets - in the back several large pleats to accentuate the new line.
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Christian Dior creates the New Look, 1947
Tight fitting coat, red wool, four buttons, large pockets - in the back several large pleats to accentuate the new line.

Paris House of Dior. New Look fashion
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Paris House of Dior. New Look fashion

Autumn Fashion at Alexander Palace - by Christian Dior<br>2 October 1950
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Autumn Fashion at Alexander Palace - by Christian Dior
2 October 1950

Model of the French couturier Christian Dior, lady's suit and coat in parements of fur, on 1947. RV-733252
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Model of the French couturier Christian Dior, lady's suit and coat in parements of fur, on 1947. RV-733252

Presentation of a dress at the time of a fashion parade at Christian Dior. Paris, June 20, 1950.
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Presentation of a dress at the time of a fashion parade at Christian Dior. Paris, June 20, 1950.

Christian Dior's model. August, 1947. RV-733277
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Christian Dior's model. August, 1947. RV-733277

Yves Saint Laurent, French couturier and Tessa Beaumont, dancer, at Dior's. September, 1959. LIP-10462-005
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Yves Saint Laurent, French couturier and Tessa Beaumont, dancer, at Dior's. September, 1959. LIP-10462-005

Fashion show of Christian Dior. Moscow (Russia), June 18, 1959.
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Fashion show of Christian Dior. Moscow (Russia), June 18, 1959.

  Christian Dior with Model<br>1948
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Christian Dior with Model
1948

The Christian Dior 1947 " New Look" fashion, beige silk hussore jacket with black wool skirt.
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The Christian Dior 1947 " New Look" fashion, beige silk hussore jacket with black wool skirt.

DIOR DIES 24-10-57.                                                             Christian Dior, the Paris fashion designer, died early today (Thursday) at Montecatini, Northern Italy.  He was 52.           This picture of M. Dior - with model Dorothy Emms - was taken during one of his visits to London.
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Dior - with model Dorothy Emms - was taken during one of his visits to London.

Britt Ekland, Swedish actress. Paris, about 1965.
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Britt Ekland, Swedish actress. Paris, about 1965.

Christian Dior's dress, August 1947.
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Christian Dior's dress, August 1947.

The First of Roland Petit's ballet " Thirteen dances ". Christian Dior, creator of suits and decorations and Nathalie Philippart, dancer. Paris, theater of Champs-Elysées. November 12, 1947. RV-704932
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The First of Roland Petit's ballet " Thirteen dances ". Christian Dior, creator of suits and decorations and Nathalie Philippart, dancer. Paris, theater of Champs-Elysées. November 12, 1947. RV-704932

Christian Dior shop front decorated for Christmas<br>1954
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Christian Dior shop front decorated for Christmas
1954

Part of the Shopping Arcade on the QE2.
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Part of the Shopping Arcade on the QE2.

BERKELEY DEBUTANTE DRESS SHOW COMMITTEE<br>CHRISTIAN DIOR<br>MAY 5 1953
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BERKELEY DEBUTANTE DRESS SHOW COMMITTEE
CHRISTIAN DIOR
MAY 5 1953

Denise Duval, French opera singer, in a dress by Christian Dior. May 1947.
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Denise Duval, French opera singer, in a dress by Christian Dior. May 1947.

Christian Dior's model. Paris, August, 1947. RV-733280
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Christian Dior's model. Paris, August, 1947. RV-733280

Christian Dior gives a press interview on board the Queen Mary on arrival in New York<br>23 April 1948
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Christian Dior gives a press interview on board the Queen Mary on arrival in New York
23 April 1948

Decollete - by Christian Dior<br>A simple black crepe short cocktail dress which fits without a wrinkle over his exclusive foundation garment shows a new low in necklines. The high placed belt fastens with a fantasy button. Modelled by Alla, top Dior model, with a back to front bonnet in white ottoman and rows of opalescent pearls.<br>24 February 1955
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Decollete - by Christian Dior
A simple black crepe short cocktail dress which fits without a wrinkle over his exclusive foundation garment shows a new low in necklines. The high placed belt fastens with a fantasy button. Modelled by Alla, top Dior model, with a back to front bonnet in white ottoman and rows of opalescent pearls.
24 February 1955

The Trapeze Line - by Christian Dior<br>Designed by Yves St. Laurent the Double Trapeze with a short jacket fairly narrow at the shoulders but floating loosely at the waist. The short skirt suspended from the waist almost like a ball.<br>24 February 1958
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The Trapeze Line - by Christian Dior
Designed by Yves St. Laurent the Double Trapeze with a short jacket fairly narrow at the shoulders but floating loosely at the waist. The short skirt suspended from the waist almost like a ball.
24 February 1958

1964 Autumn Collection - by Christian Dior<br>A cossack flavour to two cocktail dresses (left) a frosty white and silver embroded dress trimmed with white fox worn by Ann Millingham and (right) a black double satin dress trimmed with black fox and worn by Alexis Drury.
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1964 Autumn Collection - by Christian Dior
A cossack flavour to two cocktail dresses (left) a frosty white and silver embroded dress trimmed with white fox worn by Ann Millingham and (right) a black double satin dress trimmed with black fox and worn by Alexis Drury.

Christian Dior one of France's biggest fashoin dictators, will he get women back into short skirts? He has decided that the new skirt length is to be 16" from the ground.<br>31st July 1953
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Christian Dior one of France's biggest fashoin dictators, will he get women back into short skirts? He has decided that the new skirt length is to be 16" from the ground.
31st July 1953

The Berkeley Debutante Dress show committee, show a collection of models by Christian Dior (made in England by C.D. models LTD, London), at the Berkeley Hotel, Piccadilly, in aid of the National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children. Many well known debutanties modelled the clothes.<br>Photo Shows: Lady Rose wearing a Dior Wedding Gown, complete with two bridesmaids.<br>5 May 1953
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The Berkeley Debutante Dress show committee, show a collection of models by Christian Dior (made in England by C.D. models LTD, London), at the Berkeley Hotel, Piccadilly, in aid of the National Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children. Many well known debutanties modelled the clothes.
Photo Shows: Lady Rose wearing a Dior Wedding Gown, complete with two bridesmaids.
5 May 1953

Judi Dench modelling a beret that she wore in the hit Broadway musical &quotCaberet" which opened at the Palace Theatre, London.<br>The beret of the same name was designed by Chrsitian Dior for his Chapeaux Spring and Summer collection of 1968.<br>Pictured at Dior's West End showroom - 27th February 1968
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Judi Dench modelling a beret that she wore in the hit Broadway musical "Caberet" which opened at the Palace Theatre, London.
The beret of the same name was designed by Chrsitian Dior for his Chapeaux Spring and Summer collection of 1968.
Pictured at Dior's West End showroom - 27th February 1968

Yves Saint Laurent Lives!<br>An early picture of Yves Saint Laurent taken at the age of 21 when Dior snapped him up after only a 15 minute interview.  After his first collection he was acclaimed as the man who could change women's clothes - something which he most certainly has done.<br>1953?
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Yves Saint Laurent Lives!
An early picture of Yves Saint Laurent taken at the age of 21 when Dior snapped him up after only a 15 minute interview. After his first collection he was acclaimed as the man who could change women's clothes - something which he most certainly has done.
1953?

Marc Bohan, couturier of the house Dior, on 1970. PUL-238-009
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Marc Bohan, couturier of the house Dior, on 1970. PUL-238-009

NATIONAL PICTURES: FAO-MIRROR FEATURES.<br>PHENOMEN-A JOUR CREAM BY CHRISTIAN DIOR.<br>PHOTO. KARL PROUSE   19/10/2000
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NATIONAL PICTURES: FAO-MIRROR FEATURES.
PHENOMEN-A JOUR CREAM BY CHRISTIAN DIOR.
PHOTO. KARL PROUSE 19/10/2000

Christian Dior Autumn fashions of 1959 at Maddox Street, London model Virgina Wynn Tomas.<br>2 June 1959
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Christian Dior Autumn fashions of 1959 at Maddox Street, London model Virgina Wynn Tomas.
2 June 1959

The handy little motor scooter has become so popular with Frenchwomen, that designer Dior created this combination outfit for the riders. <br>June 1952
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The handy little motor scooter has become so popular with Frenchwomen, that designer Dior created this combination outfit for the riders.
June 1952

Ann Milling models Christian Dior's Pyjama Suit in coloured printed silk with multi coloured feathers at the ankles 1967
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Ann Milling models Christian Dior's Pyjama Suit in coloured printed silk with multi coloured feathers at the ankles 1967

Paris fashion Coat by Dior 1950
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Paris fashion Coat by Dior 1950

Parisian shoemaker Roger Vivier & Christian Dior present their new creations for Spring and Summer<br>26th January 1960
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Parisian shoemaker Roger Vivier & Christian Dior present their new creations for Spring and Summer
26th January 1960

Keep the Mini-Skirt - Calling themselves members of 'The British Society for the Advancement of the Mini-Skirt' these mini-skirt enthusiasts were protesting outside Christian Dior's premises in Conduit Street  London  W1 against Dior's below-the knee-creations  The protest coincided with Dior's showing of the Autumn/Winter Collection<br>
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Keep the Mini-Skirt - Calling themselves members of 'The British Society for the Advancement of the Mini-Skirt' these mini-skirt enthusiasts were protesting outside Christian Dior's premises in Conduit Street London W1 against Dior's below-the knee-creations The protest coincided with Dior's showing of the Autumn/Winter Collection

<br><br><br>TAMARA BECKWITH<br>British Socialite<br>Modelling &quotDiorama", a cocktail dress from Christian Dior's 1947 collection, at the launch of the &quotForties Fashion and the New Look" Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum.<br>Universal Pictorial Press Photo<br>UKWT 012666/B-21   11.02.1997
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TAMARA BECKWITH
British Socialite
Modelling "Diorama", a cocktail dress from Christian Dior's 1947 collection, at the launch of the "Forties Fashion and the New Look" Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum.
Universal Pictorial Press Photo
UKWT 012666/B-21 11.02.1997

Dior Pantaloons  1966
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Dior Pantaloons 1966

Christian Dior winter collection at Maddox Street, London.<br>2 September 1959
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Christian Dior winter collection at Maddox Street, London.
2 September 1959

NATIONAL PICTURES: CHRISTIAN DIOR S/S 2001 FASHION SHOW IN PARIS.<br>PHOTO. KARL PROUSE   10/10/2000
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NATIONAL PICTURES: CHRISTIAN DIOR S/S 2001 FASHION SHOW IN PARIS.
PHOTO. KARL PROUSE 10/10/2000

NATIONAL PICTURES: CHRISTIAN DIOR S/S 2001 FASHION SHOW IN PARIS.<br>PHOTO. KARL PROUSE   10/10/2000
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NATIONAL PICTURES: CHRISTIAN DIOR S/S 2001 FASHION SHOW IN PARIS.
PHOTO. KARL PROUSE 10/10/2000

NATIONAL PICTURES: CHRISTIAN DIOR S/S 2001 FASHION SHOW IN PARIS.<br>PHOTO. KARL PROUSE   10/10/2000
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NATIONAL PICTURES: CHRISTIAN DIOR S/S 2001 FASHION SHOW IN PARIS.
PHOTO. KARL PROUSE 10/10/2000

CHRISTIAN DIOR<br>1955
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CHRISTIAN DIOR
1955

Miss Jill Balcon, daughter of film director Sir Michael Balcon, arrives for last night's fashion show by Dior of Paris, at the Savoy Hotel, London. she is wear a skirt of white french cotton with black spots and a black bodice of french cotton,  fastened with buttons of jet. with white wrap bordered with lace. Ornament is a Maltese Cross of jet , and jet earrings. <br>26 April 1950
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Miss Jill Balcon, daughter of film director Sir Michael Balcon, arrives for last night's fashion show by Dior of Paris, at the Savoy Hotel, London. Wearing a skirt of white french cotton with black spots and a black bodice of french cotton, fastened with buttons of jet. with white wrap bordered with lace. Ornament is a Maltese Cross of jet , and jet earrings.
26 April 1950

Dior Hat Fashion inspired from Africa the little hut and tribal topknot 1967
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Dior Hat Fashion inspired from Africa the little hut and tribal topknot 1967

A 1954 Christian Dior, white, yellow and green rose patterned silk chiffon dress.
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A 1954 Christian Dior, white, yellow and green rose patterned silk chiffon dress.

A 1953 Christian Dior white silk and satin ball gown, flocked with black carnations.
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A 1953 Christian Dior white silk and satin ball gown, flocked with black carnations.

A black, wool and silk faille of a tuxedo designed by Christian Dior 1949
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A black, wool and silk faille of a tuxedo designed by Christian Dior 1949

Dressed in black mourning the Duchess of Windsor accompanied by Pamela Churchill former wife of Randolph Churchill walks from the parish church of St Honore Detlau after the funeral service for the Paris fashion designer Christian Dior<br>Paris October 29th 1957
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Dressed in black mourning the Duchess of Windsor accompanied by Pamela Churchill former wife of Randolph Churchill walks from the parish church of St Honore Detlau after the funeral service for the Paris fashion designer Christian Dior
Paris October 29th 1957

<br><br><br>CHRISTINA ESTRADA<br>American Model<br>Modelling &quotSoiree", an evening gown from Christian Dior's 1947 collection, at the launch of the &quotForties Fashion and the New Look" Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum.<br>Universal Pictorial Press Photo<br>UKWT 012666/A-07   11.02.1997
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CHRISTINA ESTRADA
American Model
Modelling "Soiree", an evening gown from Christian Dior's 1947 collection, at the launch of the "Forties Fashion and the New Look" Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum.
Universal Pictorial Press Photo
UKWT 012666/A-07 11.02.1997

Showing off Spring 1960 Fashion Collection by Christian Dior, at Maddox Street, London.<br>Christine, wearing &quotZizi", pure white silk cocktail dress with skirt flounced above a knee-band.
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Showing off Spring 1960 Fashion Collection by Christian Dior, at Maddox Street, London.
Christine, wearing "Zizi", pure white silk cocktail dress with skirt flounced above a knee-band.

Christian Dior's model. August, 1947. RV-733300
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Christian Dior's model. August, 1947. RV-733300

Feminine fashion. Parade Christian Dior. Paris, avenue Montaigne, in July, 1978. RV-355184G
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Feminine fashion. Parade Christian Dior. Paris, avenue Montaigne, in July, 1978. RV-355184G

Grass skirt by Dior for Ava Gardner who stars in 'The little Hut'
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Grass skirt by Dior for Ava Gardner who stars in 'The little Hut'