The Pursuit of Elegance: Vintage Dior Dresses That Bring Happiness Just by Looking at Them ♡

2015.03.28 published

The Background of Dior's Elegant Dresses Known as "New Look"*

Christian Dior started the brand just after Paris was occupied by Nazi Germany. It was a time when there were few goods available and the country was in despair.

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Seeking Elegance in a Time with No Clothes*

Even in a time when there were hardly any decent clothes to wear, women always wanted to be fashionable. It became a trend to use paint to create shadows on their legs to make them look beautiful instead of wearing stockings that were hard to come by.

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It Is Because of Such Times That We Pursue Beauty*

The beginning of one of the world's leading high fashion brands, "Christian Dior," was to launch an "ultimately elegant" fashion brand for women who pursued fashion even in times of scarcity.*

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Dresses Known as "New Look"*

Christian Dior held his first collection in 1947, presenting sensational dresses that blew away the heavy atmosphere that still lingered after the war.*

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A design that emphasized the bust with a cinched waist and a flared skirt♡

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All of these features were indeed a “New Look” for all women who were still confined to wearing rationed clothing two years after the war ended.

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A relentless commitment to showcasing feminine curves!*

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A Distinctive Outfit is This!

The style that symbolizes the New Look is this combination of skirt and jacket.* The skirt features a thin waist and a feminine silhouette♡

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The Concept Is Femininity.

"To be feminine and cute." "To adorn oneself." "To behave elegantly."

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The collection fulfilled women's desires that were not allowed during the war, revolutionizing the fashion world♡

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The great success of the fashion collection was first featured in the American fashion magazine Vogue and spread throughout Europe....*

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Elegant Wedding Dresses♡

Christian Dior also created a line of wedding dresses♡

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Featuring a round silhouette that flares out beautifully＊

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An elegantly cinched waist wrapped with a large ribbon♡

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The dimensional cutting of the fabric is wonderful.

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The dress and hat match perfectly＊

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Dior's Spirit Continues to Be Passed Down*

Christian Dior championed "the pursuit of women's elegance," and that spirit continues to thrive today.*

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Dimensional and feminine silhouettes and patterns are elegant and romantic♡

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This dress with a gradient color adorned with small flowers is very famous and impressive♡

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The vibrant colors of the dresses are inspiring!*

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What is Women's Elegance?

In an era when women were banned from behaving femininely, Christian Dior created the brand Dior.

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The haute couture dresses that fulfill the women's hearts of wanting to be fashionable and wonderful at all times created a new chapter in fashion history.

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Silhouettes That Shaped the History of Women's Fashion*

Just looking at Dior's vintage dresses brings happiness. Knowing the historical background can deepen your appreciation for their beauty♡

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