Modern Fashion Encyclopedia: Christian Dior

Born: Granville, France, Chanel Cambon 21 January 1905.Education: Studied political science at école des Sciences Politiques, Paris, 1920-25.Military Service: Served in the French Army, 1927-28, mobilized, 1939-40.Career: Art dealer, Chanel flap1928-31; freelance designer and sketch artist, 1934-37; assistant designer, Piguet, 1937-39; lived in Provence, 1940-42; designer, Lelong, 1941-46; Maison Dior opened, 1947; Christian Dior-New York opened, 1948; firm continued after death, Yves Saint Laurent took over designs, 1957-60; Tiffany Jewelry Marc Bohan signed as designer, 1960-89; Miss Dior boutique opened, 1967; fragrances and cosmetics sold to Mo?t-Hennessey,