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Christian Dior 1940’s

Christian Dior 1940’s. By Michael Cavin. News of the 1940’s. World War II had just ended A time of poverty and austerity Governments were collapsing. Prevailing Fashions of the 1940’s. Masculine style suiting designed by Coco Chanel Flat form shoulders Shoulder pads Short Skirts

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Christian Dior 1940’s

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  1. Christian Dior1940’s By Michael Cavin

  2. News of the 1940’s • World War II had just ended • A time of poverty and austerity • Governments were collapsing

  3. Prevailing Fashions of the 1940’s • Masculine style suiting designed by Coco Chanel • Flat form shoulders • Shoulder pads • Short Skirts • Cauliflower hats

  4. Dior • Controversy • In a time of poverty Christian Dior pushed luxury by introducing the ”New Look” • In this time, introducing this type of fashion seemed to be a provocation • Instant Success • The success of the “New Look” reached America the day after it was debuted • One year after debuting the “New Look” Christian Dior opens his first store in New York • Jealousy • Christian Dior’s success enrages designer Coco Chanel; she flees to Switzerland for safety and returns 2 years later • Jealous of the “New Look” several women are attacked in the streets, and their outfits were torn off of their bodies.

  5. Inspirations & Influences • His mother • Abstract art • The artistic elite • The success of his peers

  6. Christian Dior’s Significance • Wanted to bring back warmth and opulence during a time of despair • Introduced new styles that became classics • Long skirts • Narrow waists • Full busts • Brimmed hats • Feminine Suiting

  7. Sources Design Museum, Christian Dior http://www.designmuseum.org/design/christian-dior Vintage Dior http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=vintage+dior Marie France Pochna, Dior (New York: Univers/Vendome, 1996)

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