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Christian Dior in His Workshop, 1947

Christian Dior in His Workshop, 1947

The French fashion designer stands among some of his creations in 1947. Earlier that year, he'd presented his first collection, which Harper's Bazaar editor Carmel Snow called the "New Look": full of voluptuous dresses, rich fabrics, and beautiful silhouettes.

In this photo: Christian Dior

Photo: Frank Scherschel./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Nov 01, 1947
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