In 1938, he entered the fashion world as a designer for Robert Piquet. After serving in World War II, Dior returned to Paris and had a very successful collaboration with Pierre Balmain at Lucien Lelong.
Dior described himself as a silent, slow Norman, shy and reticent by nature, strongly attached to his friends. He loved good food, architecture, fortune telling as well as beautiful clothes. He dreamt of flower - like women with rounded shoulders, feminine busts, tiny waists and enormous spreading skirts.
With the financial help of Marcel Boussac, Dior was able to open his own fashion house in 1946. In the spring if 1947, he presented the 1st New Look collection. He refined and expanded his talent continually. In 1952, he began to loosen the waist, freed it even more with the H-line in 1954, the A-line and Y-line in 1955. His opulent designs made him successful in the post-war era, and his brand quickly expanded into furs, perfumes and accessories.
The New Look
Y Line dress - Autumn/ winter 1955-56
The new "H" Line - collection 1954
In 1957, Dior suddenly died and Yves Saint Laurent became the head designer. Since Saint Laurent, other well-known designers at this fashion house include Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, and John Galliano.
John Galliano
Reference: http://www.designmuseum.org/design/christian-dior
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