Founded in France in 1946 by Christian Dior, the eponymous house revolutionized fashion with the "New Look" in 1947, defining post-war elegance. Known for structured silhouettes, cinched waists, and full skirts, Dior embodies exceptional couture craftsmanship and timeless refinement. The brand profoundly influenced…
Also under the label Christian Dior
Creative directors
Who designed each line of the house, and when. The years are those of our sources.
Creative direction
Christian Dior
Marc Bohan
Haute couture
Marc Bohan
John Galliano
Maria Grazia Chiuri
Women
Marc Bohan
John Galliano
Maria Grazia Chiuri
Men
Dominique Morlotti
Kris Van Assche
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- Christian Diorhouse 1946–1957
- Yves Saint Laurenthouse 1957–1960
- Marc Bohanhouse 1960–1989 · women, haute couture 1979–1989
- Gérard Pennerouxmen 1980–1983
- Dominique Morlottimen 1983–1992
- Gianfranco Ferréwomen, haute couture 1989–1996
- John Gallianowomen, haute couture 1996–2011
- Hedi Slimanemen 2000–2007
- Kris Van Asschemen 2007–2018
- Bill Gayttenwomen, haute couture 2011–2012
- Raf Simonswomen, haute couture 2012–2015
- Maria Grazia Chiuriwomen, haute couture 2016–2025
- Kim Jonesmen 2018–2025
- Jonathan Andersonhouse, women, men, haute couture 2025–today
Sources
- fr.wikipedia.org — Christian Dior — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Yves Saint Laurent — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Yves Saint Laurent (Dior) — accessed 27 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.org — Marc Bohan — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Marc Bohan — accessed 27 October 2026
- fashionunited.uk — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Christian Dior Monsieur — accessed 27 October 2026
- glamobserver.substack.com — from new look to new era a case study 74e — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Gianfranco Ferré — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — John Galliano — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Hedi Slimane — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Dior Homme — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Kris Van Assche — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — New Look — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Raf Simons — accessed 27 October 2026
- fr.wikipedia.org — Maria Grazia Chiuri — accessed 27 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.org — Dior Homme — accessed 27 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.org — Kim Jones (designer) — accessed 27 October 2026
- theimpression.com — dior names jonathan anderson as creative director — accessed 27 October 2026
- en.wikipedia.org — Jonathan Anderson (fashion designer) — accessed 27 October 2026
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