The Little Guide to Christian Dior Book

Although his life was relatively short, Christian Ernest Dior's profound influence on the fashion world has ensured that his name remains one of the most successful and one of the most famous designers of all time. During the war, the limitations brought about by rationalisation led him to create designs that softened the female figure and freed women all over the world from restrictive, boring garments that limited rather than enhanced femininity. Dior's unexpected performance restored Paris to its reputation as the epicentre of the fashion world.