About
Christian Dior SE, commonly known as Dior, is a French luxury goods company. Founded in 1946 by fashion designer Christian Dior, the company initially focused on haute couture, revolutionizing post-war fashion with its iconic "New Look." This debut collection, showcased in Paris, featured full skirts, cinched waists, and soft shoulders, a stark contrast to the utilitarian styles prevalent during wartime. Dior's visionary spirit quickly gained international recognition and, over the decades, the brand expanded into diverse product lines, including leather goods, accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrances, makeup, and skincare. The company experienced periods of both significant success and change, marked by influential creative directors such as Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri (the first female creative director). Currently, Dior maintains its tradition as a creator of haute couture, while also producing ready-to-wear collections and a range of luxury lifestyle products. The brand continues to be a global leader in the luxury fashion industry, blending its heritage of timeless elegance with cutting-edge innovation and collaborations with contemporary artists and designers. Dior's headquarters remain in Paris, France.