When Christian Dior unveiled his debut collection in 1947, the world was weary from the war. His sculpted silhouettes — soft shoulders, cinched waists, blooming skirts — reintroduced beauty, optimism, and luxury back into women’s lives.
The press named it “The New Look”, and overnight Dior became the symbol of post-war elegance.
It wasn’t just fashion; it was a cultural rebirth.