A Walk Through Dior’s Most Iconic Moments

With a legacy spanning more than seven decades, Dior has long shaped the way we dress. Over the years, a series of exceptionally talented designers have continued to elevate Dior’s legacy, infusing the brand with a fresh design language that adds to the couture house’s history.

From Christian Dior’s debut collection in 1947, which revolutionised the fashion scene with the New Look silhouette that we adore, to Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut with the now-iconic “We Are All Feminists” t-shirt, the brand’s ability to deliver iconic looks continues even today.

While we wait with bated breath for Jonathan Anderson’s debut collection for Dior, let’s revisit some of the most iconic moments from the legacy brand’s illustrious journey.

Christian Dior’s New Look, 1947

Dior’s iconic New Look, unveiled in 1947, redefined post-war fashion with its cinched waists and voluminous skirts. A bold return to ultra-femininity, it cemented the house’s couture legacy.

Christian Dior’s Junon and Venus dresses, 1949

Christian Dior's Junon and Venus dresses, 1949

Among Christian Dior’s most coveted masterpieces were dresses called “Venus” and “Junon.” Reminiscent of the plumage of peacocks, the gowns were made entirely of tulle, embroidered with sequinned feature motifs. 

Christian Dior’s Tulip, 1953

Moving away from the full swirling skirts of the New Look, Christian Dior graced the 1953 runways with his collection, Tulip, which featured floaty yet structured dresses adorned with florals.

John Galliano’s Egyptian-inspired spectacle, 2004 

John Galliano’s Dior was known for its dedication to fantasy and ferocious creativity, turning the runway into theatre with his otherworldly, exaggerated gowns. During his tenure, Galliano brought to life heart-racing odysseys featuring escapee princesses and gypsy queens.

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut collection, 2016

As the first-ever female creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri brought a fresh perspective to the house of Dior. Her debut brought forth an era of slogan tees that infused activism into the brand’s design vocabulary, emblazoned with the phrase, “We Should All Be Feminists” – a quote taken from Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Dior Cruise, 2022

Maria Grazia Chiuri drew inspiration from Ancient Greece for Dior’s 2022 collection. Draped gowns in white and metallic hues, reminiscent of Greek goddesses, showcased her ability to reimagine classic silhouettes through a contemporary lens.

Dior’s Gateway to India, 2023

Dior’s landmark show under the Gateway of India in Mumbai paid homage to the country’s craftsmanship, textiles, shapes and colour palette. Think silks woven using age-old techniques from Tamil Nadu, a saree-inspired skirt, and vibrant hues like Rani pink.

An Edgy Faitytale, 2025

For the Spring Haute Couture collection, Maria Grazia Chiuri toyed with historic shapes and proportions. Diaphanous corsets, crinolines, and fitted tailcoats ruled the runway in the designer’s most unabashedly romantic creations yet.

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Final Dior Collection, 2025

Maria Grazia Chiuri returned to her birthplace, Rome, with her final collection for the brand, honouring Italian craftsmanship and heritage. A lineup of ethereal white gowns that ranged from fluid, sheer silhouettes to structured pieces defined the whimsical assemblage.



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