E-Com Fashion Visits the Christian Dior Exhibit in NY

This is the second installment to the blog ‘The Splendor That Is Dior’. Although it was only a decade that Christian Dior revelled in the fame and status that the House of Dior achieved due to sudden death, he was succeeded by sought-after designers that would contribute to the legacy of the House.

Part 2: The Legacy of the House of Dior

Yves Saint Laurent (1958-1960) – He was Dior’s personal choice for his successor, while the House’s management initially hesitated due to his young age. Saint Laurent’s debut of Spring-Summer collection in 1958 reassured the management. It is seen in these images that he ‘freed thewaist’, echoing the liberalism of the 60s.

Marc Bohan (1961-1989) – He introduced his Slim Look collection in 1961, inspired by the flappers of the Roaring Twenties.

Gianfranco Ferre (1989-1996) - In the 1970s, ready-to-wear started overriding luxury clothing. This Italian designer was one of the key personalities in the haute couture revival in the 90s.

John Galliano (1997-2011) – His travels inspired him to collect images and fill his scrapbooks with such in a narrative way. Galliano’s stunning runway shows are reflective of his way of storytelling.

Raf Simons (2012-2015) – With his reputation as a master of minimalism, he believed in contemporary aesthetic and rejected restrictions of image.

Maria Grazia Chiuri (2016-present) – The first woman to be appointed artistic director at Dior, she creates fashion that resembles the modern woman. Her feministic beliefs reflect her designs and slogans incorporated into her first ready-to-wear collection.