Christian Dior introduced his revolutionary New Look in 1947, transforming womenswear after the austerity of the Second World War. Defined by narrow waists and voluminous skirts, his designs brought a renewed sense of opulence and femininity to women’s fashion and established Dior as a symbol of sophisticated elegance. Following Dior’s untimely death in 1957, 21-year-old Yves Saint Laurent succeeded him as head designer. Although his tenure was brief, Saint Laurent introduced a more modern and daring approach. In 1960, he was succeeded by Marc Bohan, who went on to lead the house for nearly three decades. Bohan brought a sense of refined simplicity to Dior, favouring clean lines, classic silhouettes, and understated elegance. In 1989, Gianfranco Ferré was appointed creative director of Dior. His collections introduced architectural elements and a more structured, sculptural approach to the house’s codes, expressing a distinctly powerful vision of femininity. The younger ready-to-wear line Miss Dior, launched in 1967, was designed by Philippe Guibourgé.