Dior

American

[dee-awr, dee-awr] / diˈɔr, diˈɔr /

noun

Christian 1905–57, French fashion designer.

Dior British

/ diːˈɔː, djɔr /

noun

Christian (ˈkrɪstʃən; French kristjɑ̃). 1905–57, French couturier, noted for his New Look of narrow waist with a long full skirt (1947); he also created the waistless sack dress

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He could be the progenitor of a new look, a Christian Dior for the modern woman.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Galliano was also at the creative helm of Dior, owned by French luxury conglomerate LVMH.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

It’s a model that was pioneered by French club Paris Saint-Germain, which nine years ago began partnering with Dior, Jordan Brand, Levi Strauss and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Rose Byrne, nominated for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, wore a black custom Dior dress embroidered with an intricate floral pattern.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Ishtar rallied instantly by dropping her Dior purse on the countertop.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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