dior
Paris, since 1946. 21 pieces in stock.
Dior, since 1946
Born in Paris
Christian Dior's first collection changes the silhouette of a whole era.
A 21 year old Yves Saint Laurent takes over the house.
The Christian Dior name first appears on spectacle frames made of Optyl, a light epoxy resin.
John Galliano arrives and brings theatre back to Avenue Montaigne.
Raf Simons becomes artistic director for couture, ready-to-wear and women's accessories.
Maria Grazia Chiuri becomes the first woman to lead Dior's womenswear collections.
The name New Look came from Harper's Bazaar editor Carmel Snow: "Your dresses have such a new look."
The Demoiselle came from Dior's Spring/Summer 2013 collection. Its butterfly shape pays tribute to Dior's Bar jacket.
Dior frames of the 1970s are often Optyl: a light epoxy resin that sits close to the face. Inside the temples you usually find the model code, the colour code and three numbers for the size: lens width, bridge and temple length, in millimetres.
