Christian Dior
#10,880 Most Popular
About
Founder of his self-titled iconic fashion house who made wildly popular post-WWII designs. The fashion house was later operated by LVMH.
Before Fame
A childhood interest in art was stifled by his father, who pressured him to enter the diplomatic corps.
Trivia
During WWII, he designed fashions for top Nazi officials as well as members of the French resistance.
Family Life
He was one of five children of Alexandre Louis Maurice Dior, who was a successful fertilizer merchant.
Associated With
Kanye West released a song titled "Christian Dior Denim Flow" in 2010.
