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Christian Dior's New Look
In February 1947, French designer Christian Dior transformed post-war fashion. The extravagant full skirts and tiny waists of his first collection became known as the New Look.
In February 1947, French designer Christian Dior transformed post-war fashion. His first collection was based on extravagant full skirts and tiny corseted waists - it would become known as the New Look.
PHOTO: Christian Dior designs are displayed at the "Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950" exhibition at The Victoria and Albert Museum on May 15, 2012 in London, England. Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
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