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Christian Dior designs
Three sketches outlining the fashionable silhouettes created by French couturier Christian Dior, including the famous, extravagent New Look of 1947 with the sumptuous skirt, and two more shapes for 1949 and 1952 showing a modified version of it. Date: 1960
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1. Title: "Christian Dior's Visionary Silhouettes: A Journey from the Extravagant New Look to the 1950s" This set of three sketches showcases the groundbreaking fashion designs of Christian Dior, the pioneering French couturier, from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. The first sketch, dating back to 1947, features the iconic "New Look," an extravagant and sumptuous silhouette characterized by its full, cinched waists and voluminous, A-line skirts. This design, which marked a stark contrast to the wartime austerity, reintroduced femininity and elegance to post-war fashion. The second sketch, from 1949, presents a modified version of the New Look, with a slightly more streamlined silhouette. The waistline remains defined, but the skirt shape becomes more fluid, allowing for greater ease of movement. This evolution reflects Dior's commitment to creating fashion that was not only beautiful but also functional. The third and final sketch, dated 1952, showcases another innovative design by Dior. This time, the silhouette is more fitted at the waist and hips, with a full, yet more controlled skirt. The overall effect is a balance between the classic elegance of the New Look and the emerging trends of the 1950s. Christian Dior's designs revolutionized women's fashion during the 1940s and 1950s, offering a fresh and captivating alternative to the practical, wartime styles that had dominated the previous decade. These sketches serve as a testament to his visionary talent and his unwavering commitment to creating beautiful, feminine, and fashionable clothing.
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