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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MK kicked the energy up a notch further when he launched into his viral hit Dior, which became an instant club classic following its release last year.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Dior holds its Cruise, or resort, shows in different locations each year, showcasing the luxury house's designs in new locales.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Whether customers borrow a Dior Saddle or a Chanel Flap, they can keep it as long as they wish—as long as they pay the membership fee—or swap a bag for another style after 30 days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Mighty Miranda must kowtow to the luxury brands and their ambassadors, whose sponsorship keeps Runway strutting, including the once-harried and humiliated Emily, who is now an executive at Dior.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 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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