Christian Dior launches the "Ligne Ovale" for his Spring 1951 collection. For Fall, he introduces the "Ligne Longue." The first collective fashion show of the "Alta Moda Italiana" takes place in Florence, assembling the most prestigious names of Italian haute couture, such as Fabiani, Sorelle Fontana, Simonetta, Carosa, and Emilio Schuberth.