Meaning:Golden. Dior is a gender-neutral name of French origin with rich ties to the fashion elite. Related to the surname D'Or, meaning "golden," its most famous wearer is, of course, Christian Dior. Truly a name to inspire baby to be a trendsetter or, at the very least, aspire to the finer things in life.
Christian Dior SE (French: [kʁistjɑ̃ djɔʁ]), commonly known as Dior, is a French multinational luxury goods company that is controlled and chaired by French businessman Bernard Arnault, who also heads LVMH.
Christian Ernest Dior (French: [kʁistjɑ̃ djɔʁ]; 21 January 1905 – 24 October 1957) was a French fashion designer and founder of one of the world's top fashion houses, Christian Dior SE. His fashion house is known all around the world, having gained prominence "on five continents in only a decade."
Its elegant designs solidified its status as a symbol of prestige, prompting international expansion and boutiques in key fashion capitals such as Milan, New York, and London. The establishment of the House of Dior set the benchmark for haute couture excellence, defining the brand's ethos.
WHY IS DIOR SO FAMOUS? Christian Dior, more commonly known as Dior, is a luxury goods company famed for revolutionizing the women's fashion industry. The brand has been cited as the catalyst for Paris' revival as the fashion capital of the world after it fell from its prominent position after WWII.
Luxury brands typically sell products that have high manufacturing costs. Not only do quality raw materials cost more, but the lower quantity of products produced is also a more expensive path. Due to a limited supply and high demand, it is no wonder that Dior has increased its prices.
Meaning:Golden. Dior is a gender-neutral name of French origin with rich ties to the fashion elite. Related to the surname D'Or, meaning "golden," its most famous wearer is, of course, Christian Dior. Truly a name to inspire baby to be a trendsetter or, at the very least, aspire to the finer things in life.
Mr. Dior was passionate about flowers and chose the lily of the valley as one of his lucky charms. A symbol of purity and joy, lily of the valley heralds warmer days to come and adorns the coffee cup saucer designed by Cordelia de Castellane in Limoges porcelain.
Dior never married, and there were and continue to be rumors and speculation about his sexuality. When he first moved to Paris in the 1920s Dior was drawn to the artistic bohemian life of the city and became friends with artist Jean Cocteau.
Watch Natalie Portman exuding joy and sensuality as she takes the big leap for love in this captivating Dior commercial. Join her in dancing freely and running wild on a beach.
The Bar suit was considered the most iconic model in the collection, manifesting all the attributes of Dior's dramatic atavism. Documents in the Dior archives demonstrate that the original version of the "Bar" suit employed a notched collar.
Dior is a name of French origin, stemming from the Old French word 'd'or' which means 'of gold' or 'golden. ' This etymological root links the name to concepts of value, preciousness, and nobility.
This first long-wear lip tint by Dior offers a 10-hour hold, comfortable formula and weightless "no transfer" finish and fuses to the lips like a tattoo just seconds after application.
If you've ever wondered who owns Louis Vuitton, Dior or Fendi, the answer is Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest collection of luxury goods brands.
Both aim for quality and rarity, but Dior goes for a modern, experimental luxury, while Chanel wants to be an established name for classic elegance. These standpoints cater to varying consumer choices, yet each remains well ingrained in prestige.
Dior collection of short gown Christian Dior (French pronunciation 21 January 1905 – 23 October 1957) was a French fashion designer, best known as the founder of one of the world's top fashion houses, also called Christian Dior, but now owned by Groupe Arnault.
Diana was seen carrying these two Christian Dior bags on multiple occasions. The black leather hand bag by Christian Dior was purchased by Diana herself and then listed as number 7 on letter to Susna dated 15 August, 1997 — to which Diana was donating her personal items to raise money for AIDS.
Together with his partner Jacques Rouet, Dior pioneered license agreements in the fashion business. By 1948, he had arranged lucrative licensing deals for fur, stockings, and perfumes, which not only generated revenue but also made him a household name.
Shuttled from a French prison to the women's concentration camp Ravensbrück (and beyond, to camps and factories including Torgau, Abteroda, and Markkleeberg), Catherine was finally freed amid Allied invasion in April 1945, and she returned to Paris—and her brother—in May 1945, the same month as Germany's surrender.
Christological plants are among others the vine, the columbine, the carnation and the flowering cross, which grows out of an acanthus plant surrounded by tendrils. Mariological symbols include the rose, lily, olive, cedar, cypress and palm.
The identity of such an iconic company is also a matter of color – that of Christian Dior is trianon gray, sometimes called montaigne gray. A look back at a key color of French luxury.
The species epithet, pudica, is Latin for 'shame', 'bashful', or 'shrinking', alluding to its shrinking reaction to contact. The species is known by numerous common names including sensitive plant, action plant, humble plant, shameplant, and touch-me-not.
