1. M F FIG1 FIG2 FIG3 FIG4 G5 FIG5 FIG6

2. Born in 1905 in France, Normandie Studied political science Start his design career in selling sketches Hired by Robert Piguet in 1938 Worked for Lucien Lelong in 1941 In 1946 opened his own house, backed by Marcel Boussac FIG7FIG8

3. 12February 1947, first collection, “ New Look” Opulent clothing style contrasting conditions of post-war France Helped re-establish Paris as the capital of world-fashion Great dictator of style in the 1950s Collection theme: Classic suit, Ballerina length skirts, the H-line( 1954), and A- and-Y lines(1955) FIG9

4. In 1948, licensed production of furs, socks, ties, perfumes, and clothing in regionally centres The brand name become quickly popular around the globe FIG10FIG11 FIG12 FIG13

5. After Dior’s sudden death in 1957 in Italy, Saint Lauren became head designer and introduced the trapeze dress 1960, Marc Bohan took over 1989, Gianfranco Ferre became designer of the house October 1996, John Galliano become Chief Designer for Dior. FIG14

6. My concept Ready to wear Spr2011 Spring 2011 cout 1949 1950 Fall A-W 2010-2011 cout FIG15 FIG16 17 FIG17 FIG18

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8. Romantic Transfluidity

9. Draping

10. Anti-Semite words 24 th Feb, in a Parisian cafe Where all of that will bring The House? And who will be The Next?