Tribute to Christian Dior

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Christian Dior was born in 1905 in Granville, Normandy Coast. To please his father he studied at the Ecole des Sciences Politiques in1923 to prepare for a diplomatic career. But he always had a thing for the arts. In 1928 he opened a small art gallery, but three years later after the death of his mother and brother, the gallery closed. He started selling fashion sketches to haute couture houses to get by. At the age of 32 he assisted Robert Piquet. Shortly after, he was called up for military service. In 1942 he joined Lucien Lelong 's fashion house as one of the primary designers, next to Pierre Balmain. In 1946 he opened his own fashion house. His first collection, the Corolle line or the New Look, was born. With its tiny waist, full long skirt, and use of yards and yard of fabric, he revolutionized women's dress. It became the most famous silhouette and one of the signature looks of Dior. In 1954 he presented the French bean line or Flat look. Unfortunately Christian Dior died in 1957 due to a heart attack.

After his death, Yves Saint Laurent took over as artistic director until 1960. From there on several artistic designers followed including Marc Bohan (1960-1989), Gianfranco Ferre (1989-1996) and the ultra legendary designer of today, John Galliano (from 1996). Galliano's talent is ultra creative and highly sophisticated and he isn't afraid to take bold risks. In his collections for Dior, he knows best how to mix Dior's traditional style with his own contemporary visions and take fashion to a whole new level of glamour and luxury. Every woman should wear Dior. J'adore Dior.

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Madame Grès- fashion icon

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Born in 1903 in Paris, Madame Grès (Alix Barton) studied sculpting and painting. Most famous for her draping and finely pleated gowns, jersey and silk chiffon fabrics, her creations became pieces of art. Her innate ability to incorporate body and fabric with each other was unique and represented the true imprints of "Haute Couture". She never made sketches and used live mannequins to create her gowns.


Her list of clients included famous women like Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo and Jacqueline Kennedy. After winning many awards for her great talent she was named "the greatest living couturier" in 1988 by Vogue History of the 20th century fashion. Unfortunately she died in 1993. Her death was kept secret by her daughter Anne Gres for over a year, making it public in 1994.


Today's fashion influenced by Mme Grès style.

Katherine Heigl in Escada


Reem Acra fall 2009


Abaete spring 2009

Christian Louboutin- Shoe God with a red sole

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Shoe designer to a-list celebrities and stylish women who want to wear them, Christian Louboutin was born in Paris in 1963. Starting as an apprentice at Charles Jourdan's shoe factory he was inspired by showgirls at a Parisian cabaret, Les Folies Bergère. He worked with famous designers such as Chanel and YSL. In 1992 he opened his first shop in Paris. Today he owns 14 boutiques in cities such as New York, Las Vegas and London, and plans to open more in Asia this year. His shoes are known for it's red sole and ultimate high heel. He gets his inspiration from nature, art, history and the world around him. Famous styles from his collection are the Pigalle, a pointed toe stiletto high heel; the Prive, a peep-toe pump and the Platform, which comes in many different shapes and styles. Next to his collection of shoes he also designs bags.


The Pigalle

Very Prive red satin pump 2008

In 2007 he worked together with David Lynch to create a show, Fetish. This show displays a five limited edition pairs of shoes.


His creations are the result of high quality handmade, sexy, elegant and fabulous shoes. Shoes that will make any woman stand taller and more fabulous in life.

"The Pansy" 1994 first shoe to receive red sole

"Ariella Clou" boots 2007
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Audrey Hepburn - fashion icon

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One of my favorite icons is Audrey Hepburn. Born in 1929 in Brussel, started acting at the age of 18. Starring in movies like Roman Holiday, Sabrina, My Fair Lady and Breakfast at Tiffany's, she ultimately became the greatest fashion icon in history. She received an Oscar and Golden Globe award for her performance in Roman Holiday. Her style and personality evokes true elegance and classic feminity. Unfortunately she died in 1993 due to cancer. She is one of my biggest inspirations ever. Love her!!!