So You Want to Dress Like…The 1950s Full skirts and frills came back into fashion with Christian Dior’s revolutionary New Look in 1947. By Leshui (Jade) Xiao ...

In 1954, Christian Dior himself brought his French chic to the depths of the English countryside. But, his death in 1957 -- aged just 52 -- prevented him from returning to Blenheim.

Christian Dior French couturier, born in Normandy with one of his own designs, a satin evening gown called Blenheim. But his leap to the forefront of global fashion was not a given.

Photo courtesy of Pat Tarpley A circa 1950s print dress from the resort collection of Nick Savage. This cotton floral print, modeled by Pat Tarpley of Johnsville, would have cost about $400 and ...

In the new book ‘Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture,’ author Justine Picardie puts the focus on designer Christian Dior’s youngest sister—and shares the story behind his signature ...

“Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams,” at the Brooklyn Museum until Feb. 20, shows some 200 pieces by the label, including Liz Taylor’s 1961 Oscar dress.

Christian Dior “Ravissante” dress, designed by Jenny Beavan for “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” “There were 128 or so outfits in that collection and we re-created 20,” Beavan said.