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Birth in Granville, Manche.
Born in Granville, Manche. -
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Christian Dior's Life
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Schooling
He studied Political Science at the Ecole des Sciences Politiques. -
Illness
Christian Dior contracted tuberculosis. -
Began Fashion Career
In Paris he began his design career by selling fashion sketches. -
Hired by Robert Piguet
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Worked for Lucien Lelong
He returned to Paris, and got a new job there. This was a much larger design house and a step up for him. -
Dior's first design house
This house was backed by textile manufacturer Marcel Boussac. -
First Collection
He created the New Look, this was a dress with rounded shoulders, with a cinched waist, and a full skirt. -
Recieved Neiman Marcus Award
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First fragrance
His fragrance was called Miss Dior. -
Licensed Production
He arranged licensed production of things like furs, ties, and clothing in regionally seperate production centers. -
New assistant
He hired Yves Saint Laurent as an assistant. -
H-line
This year, the H-line dress was his collection. -
Award
He recieved Parsons School of Design Distinguished Achievement award. -
Death
He died in Montecatini, Italy.
