Christian Dior: Destiny

In 1947, when Christian DiorÆs model spun her wasp-waisted skirt and tipped a hat over one eye, the iconic designer became an instant celebrity. His groundbreaking ônew lookö was quintessentially Parisianùthe perfect combination of fanciful and elegant that glorified the female form and seduced his international clientele. Yet it was by mere chance that Diorùhapless in the face of personal and professional tragedyùmet a friendly priest who helped him to rebuild his faith and to find the strength to chart his glorious destiny. He went on to upend the downtrodden post-war era with his joie de vivre and his pursuit of a single goal: to make women ônot only more beautiful, but happierö through the proportions of his marvelous designs and a color palette that reflected the Parisian sky. Today, the legacy of this witty yet staunchly private man shines on as his intuitive creativity continues to inspire the House of DiorÆs designers to empower the woman of tomorrow through their creations.