1948 - Christian Dior, Evening ensemble. Posted by Kaylee Spiteri | Last updated Jun 16, 2020 | Published on Jun 7, 2020 | 1940-1949, 20th century, garment analysis, LGBTQ+. This Dior evening dress embodies the elegance of Dior's 1948 collection and fashionably exhibits the New Look silhouette of the time. Christian Dior's reputation as one of the most important couturiers of the twentieth century was launched in 1947 with his very first collection, in which he introduced the "New Look." Featuring rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and very full skirt, the New Look celebrated ultra-femininity and opulence in women's fashion. kqvc.

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