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Christian Dior

History

Born with a silver spoon in France's Granville in 1905, Christian Dior spent most of his years growing up surrounded by architectural museums and art galleries.

However, instead of taking up art Christian Dior studied political science at the Ecole des Sciences Politiques.

Two years later after he'd graduated, he served the obligatory for 2 years in the French army. After he'd completed his duty he opened his own art gallery and worked as an art dealer from 1928 to 1931.

Then, the USA faced its worst depression in history, and he felt it in his personal life. In 1931 his beloved mother died of cancer, his father's company was declared bankrupt, and then Christian Dior himself caught tuberculosis.

It was during this tragic and sad period of his life that Christian Dior's design window emerged. He started work as a fashion illustrator before working as an assistant designer.

But in 1939, war descended upon Europe and Christian Dior was one of many who were deployed by the French army. After the war was over, the fashion brain child went back to designing and finally in 1974, he launched the adore House of Dior.

The designers Corolle Line was thought upon as revolutionary by the press and acquired the nickname The New Look.

After the manly depraved look of the war, his rounded shoulders, cinched in waists and bell skirts created from luxurious fabrics were a welcome breath of fresh air, earning him a well earned place in fashion history.

Christian Dior's career as one of the worlds top fashion designers spanned across a 10 year period, he died in 1957.

Despite his passing The House of Dior continues to live strong and has remained world famous.

Sunglasses

Dior sunglasses are a collection of masterful shapes and silhouettes that put Paris in the centre of the fashion map.

Symbolic of Belle Epoque, sunglasses that are targeted at upper class men and women who will appreciate exquisite styling and the romantic poetic nature of these latest Dior frames, inspired by the golden age.

Accessories that epitomise Parisian class, beauty and elegance while embracing current seasonal trends such as fairytale folklore, redefined 80s retro, dog tooth patterns and multi colour ways.

Big, bold and highly instinctive a luxurious and lavish investment that will stay with you for years to come.

Dior Sunglasses - As Worn By

What celebrity hasn't worn Dior sunglasses? Celebrities who aren't even worth mentioning, that's who.

• Diva Mariah Carey wears - Dior Indinight 2, Dior Grandsalon, Dior Quadrille
• Actor Cash Warren likes - Dior Black Tie
• Angelina Jolie loves - Dior Josephine 2
• Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria favours - Dior Airspeed 1

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