The fashion house Christian Dior is an established name in the industry of design. He was born in 1905 and as a young child he already showed a passion for fashion. He had a love for art and after school he opened his own art gallery however he had to close it down due to unforeseen circumstances. In the 1940’s he joined the army and only started designing again in 1942. During World War II he maintained his skills by designing dresses for the wives of the Nazi’s as well as the French.

1946 The House of Dior was founded. His style was seen as different yet sexy. He passed away in the late 50’s however the collection was managed by Yves St. Laurent for a few years. In the 1960’s the 34 year old Marc Bohan took over. The brand became a household name and for more than 10years they where able to expand into other areas like for example Baby Dior and Miss Dior.

John Gilliano became the CEO of Dior in 1997 and created a new inspiring image for the company. The 2011 collection is extraordinary and breathtaking. With many years of experience he was able to combine all the successful elements of the brand into one range. There are fashion glimpses of the 60’s, 70’s, 50’s etc. He has created a timeless feel to the collection which is pure genius.

For the summer of 2011 the skirts are short and flowing coupled with off the shoulder jackets and tie dye blouses. Winter represents long capes, short jackets, velvet pants and cavalier boots in warm rich colors. Accessories are modernized and compliment the garments. To imprint the brand they have embellished embroidery onto the various garments. Couture gowns are exquisite and scarlet red is the main color used to accentuate them. By adding the fragrance Addict to life shows the professional innovative side of the company.

The Fashion House Christian Dior is successful in the industry. They understand the market and accommodate everyone with their outfits. From the fragrance label to the evening gowns there is a sophistication and class that is difficult to recreate. It is a company that is able to take previous fashion and create it into unforgettable ageless gowns. They hold the key to transform a simple outfit into a beautiful dress or suit. Christian Dior holds the future for maintaining the style that represents previous generations.