Dior

Christian Dior SE, commonly known as Dior, is a French multinational luxury fashion house controlled and chaired by French businessman Bernard Arnault, who also heads LVMH. Dior holds 42.36% shares and 59.01% of voting rights within LVMH.
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Some of the key events about Dior

  • 1947
    Launched the revolutionary "New Look" collection, revitalizing post-war fashion
  • 1947
    Faced criticism for extravagant use of fabric during post-war rationing
  • 1949
    Opened the first Dior boutique in New York City, expanding the brand internationally
  • 1955
    Introduced the "Y-line" silhouette, further innovating women's fashion
  • 1957
    Established the Miss Dior perfume line, entering the fragrance market
  • 1957
    Accused of cultural appropriation for using African-inspired designs
  • 1967
    Launched the first Dior ready-to-wear collection, making haute couture more accessible
  • 1970
    Introduced the first complete Dior men's collection, expanding into menswear
  • 1984
    Controversial decision to move production out of France to reduce costs
  • 1995
    Created the iconic "Lady Dior" handbag, which became a fashion staple
  • 1996
    Appointed its first female artistic director, marking a significant shift in leadership
  • 1997
    Criticized for using extremely thin models in fashion shows
  • 2000
    Faced backlash for an advertisement featuring Native American imagery
  • 2007
    Accused of copying designs from smaller, independent designers
  • 2011
    Fired chief designer over anti-Semitic remarks, damaging brand reputation
  • 2012
    Opened the largest Dior store in the world in Shanghai, strengthening its presence in Asia
  • 2016
    Criticized for lack of diversity in runway shows and advertising campaigns
  • 2017
    Celebrated its 70th anniversary with a retrospective exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris
  • 2019
    Faced controversy over an advertisement featuring Native American imagery
  • 2021
    Accused of cultural appropriation for using traditional Chinese designs

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