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