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Claude Montana 1988

1991 Dior 

Givenchy 1992

Dior 1993

Dior 1993

Givenchy 1994

1996 Dior

Dior 1996

Saint Laurent 2001

Saint Laurent 2001

Dior 2011

Alexander McQueen 2019

Christian Dior in Paris Atelier, 1954

 

Captured in the Grand Salon of his Paris Flagship is Monsieur Dior adjusting jewels on the model Victoire's neck in preparation for a couture show in 1954. She wear's Zaire dress from A/W Haute Couture Collection.

House of Dior-Alla with Illustrator, 1954. Captured here inside the Dior flagship in 1954 is star model Alla, decked out in Dior’s evening finery called Artamène. She is being sketched by Carl Erickson for American Vogue, best known as Eric. To give an accurate account of the Paris collections, in-house models were expected to pose, wearing the latest looks.

Pierre Balmain (1914-82), Christian Dior (1905-57), and Jean Patou (1887-1936) dresses, fashion sketch by Marcel Fromenti (1886-1969). Pen and ink drawing. France, 20th century. www.vam.ac.uk

Christian Dior sheath dress and Madeline de Rauch coatdress called Gamin, fashion sketch by Marcel Fromenti (1886-1969). Pen and ink, wash and chinese white. France, 20th century. This drawing was used for illustration in The Lady magazine between 1953 and 1954. www.vam.ac.uk

Christian Dior (1905-57) suit and overcoat, fashion sketch by Marcel Fromenti (1886-1969). Pencil and ink drawing. France, 20th century. Woman wearing a dark snood hat and a large navy satin overcoat with deep collar and turned back cuffs. This drawing was used for illustration in The Lady magazine in 1953 and 1954. www.vam.ac.uk

Fanny dress on display

John Galliano for Dior

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John Galliano for Dior | c. 2009

1957

1954 “Muguet” Lily of the Valley Dress by Christian Dior

Day Dress 1947

Elegance is not being noticed, it's about being remembered. ...

 

Something to think about - “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela

   

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Henry David Thoreau

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“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy

“No one can compete with you on being you. Most of life is a search for who and what needs you the most.” – Naval Ravikant

“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” – Jim Rohn