His heady scents, limited-edition bottles and packaging, plus inspiring fragrance and beauty campaigns by fashion illustrator Rene Gruau, play a pivotal role in the V&A's blockbuster exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams and tell the story of the launch of Mis Dior in 1947 and the many more fragrance and beauty developments instigated by the eponymous designer and his successors.
From the inspiring wall of vintage and modern magazine covers depicting Christian Dior Haute Couture, RTW and beauty, to the room dedicated to fragrance and flowers, the V&A's exhibition is an ode to fashion to perfume.
Cover look: The scarlet Florentine coat by Christian Dior Haute Couture AW53 illustrated by Rene Bouche for British Vogue January 1954, price 3/6 |
Cover beauty: Christian Dior Haute Couture and make-up on the cover of Le Jardin des Modes, September 1947, price 60f |
Miss Dior travel set, 1949. Glass, metal and cardboard, featuring Dior's signature houndstooth weave printed on the box and etched in glass |
Miss Dior limited edition, Baccarat blue crystal, 1947
© Antoine Kralik for Christian Dior Parfums. Parfums Christian Dior |
Baccarat crystal bottle designed by Christian Dior for Diorissimo perfume, 1956
Photo © Laziz Hamani. Christian Dior Parfums collection |
Illustration of a swan for an early Miss Dior campaign by fashion illustrator, Rene Gruau, 1949. Gruau created many of the most memorable images for Parfums Christian Dior |
12: Christian Dior preparing a Miss Dior cocktail, 1950; 1: Design for Miss Dior display illustrated by interior designer Victor Grandpierre, 1949 |
Christian Dior Parfums lipsticks and nail varnish from 1965-70, plus Christian Dior cosmetics display sign |
Diorling by Parfums Christian Dior, display case, 1963 |
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