Dior: history of the fashion house and current events in Paris

Published by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Photos by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Updated on December 31, 2023 at 06:13 p.m. · Published on December 22, 2023 at 02:25 p.m.
Since its first fashion show in 1947, marking the era of the New Look, the House of Dior has never ceased to embody elegance and innovation. Eminent couturiers have perpetuated its legacy over the decades in the heart of 30 Montaigne, the cradle of Dior and its icons. Get caught up in Dior's fabulous history and find out what's new at the brand in Paris.

Founded by Christian Dior in 1946, the House of Dior has forged a legendary history of elegance and innovation in the world of haute couture. On February 12, 1947, the very first Dior show marked the advent of the"New Look" and its emblematic Bar suit, revolutionizing post-war fashion with feminine, luxurious and elegant silhouettes.

After Christian Dior's untimely death in 1957, Yves Saint Laurent took over the reins and created the Trapeze silhouette. Other talented couturiers followed, such as Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and finally Maria Grazia Chiuri, each bringing their own singular vision.

Beyond haute couture, Dior has extended its expertise to perfumery, starting with the famous Miss Dior fragrance, and to jewelry with sumptuous creations. In leather goods, the Lady Dior bag has become an icon of the brand.

The private mansion at 30 Montaigne, an emblematic address in Paris, became the Maison's headquarters, embodying its heritage and commitment to timeless elegance.

Today, Dior 's innovation and creative audacity endure, with each collection revealing unprecedented know-how and craftsmanship. Artistic directors reinterpret the House's iconic designs, fusing heritage and avant-garde to shape the fashion of tomorrow.

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Tea time takes on an air of haute couture at Maison Dior, at 30 Montaigne. At Le Jardin by Yannick Alléno and the Monsieur Dior restaurant, afternoon tea is transformed into an exceptional sweet ritual, where each creation reflects the audacity and expertise of multi-starred chef Yannick Alléno. [Read more]

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Celebrate the holiday season with elegance and refinement with the Dior Christmas log, available at 30 Montaigne from December 15, 2025. A sweet couture creation, signed by multi-starred chef Yannick Alléno, for a highly stylish New Year's Eve meal! [Read more]

Visuel Paris - Crédit municipal - mont de piétéVisuel Paris - Crédit municipal - mont de piétéVisuel Paris - Crédit municipal - mont de piétéVisuel Paris - Crédit municipal - mont de piété Exhibition and sale of Hermès, Vuitton, Chanel and YSL luxury bags, jewelry and scarves in Paris
Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior ... Fashion's iconic bags and accessories will be on display at the Crédit Municipal de Paris on Friday October 10 and Saturday October 11, 2025, for a free exhibition prior to their auction! [Read more]

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The Galerie Dior opens its doors from November 20, 2025 to May 3, 2026 for an original exhibition featuring over a hundred pieces collected by Azzedine Alaïa. This presentation is part of a double exhibition, extended at the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa from December 1, 2025 to May 3, 2026, which places Dior and Alaïa in dialogue, and reveals the Tunisian designer's admiration for the New Look. [Read more]

Le décor du défilé Dior Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 2024-2025 au Musée Rodin - image00059Le décor du défilé Dior Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 2024-2025 au Musée Rodin - image00059Le décor du défilé Dior Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 2024-2025 au Musée Rodin - image00059Le décor du défilé Dior Haute Couture Automne-Hiver 2024-2025 au Musée Rodin - image00059 Jonathan Anderson elected artistic director of Dior's Men's, Women's and Haute Couture collections
Jonathan Anderson takes over the reins of Dior - Men's, Women's and Haute Couture - and marks a bold turn for the house. The successor to Kim Jones on the one hand and Maria Grazia Chiuri on the other, he brings with him a total vision of inventive fashion, spiked with humor and doped with pop culture. The classic Dior look is about to be shaken up, twisted and revisited! [Read more]

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Until September 2025, the Galerie Dior's new exhibition at 30 Montaigne reveals nearly 150 emblematic models and never-before-seen archives. This immersive retrospective celebrates the exceptional heritage of the House of Dior, blending haute couture, art and dance. [Read more]

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The House of Dior has reinvented the Easter egg as an iconic chocolate creation! Imagined by Jean Imbert and Romuald Bizart, this gourmet creation inspired by Bobby, Christian Dior's dog, will melt the hearts of fashion gourmets from April 7, 2025. [Read more]

Fashion Week - La scénographie du défilé Dior Haute Couture Printemps-Été 2024 au Musée Rodin - image00054Fashion Week - La scénographie du défilé Dior Haute Couture Printemps-Été 2024 au Musée Rodin - image00054Fashion Week - La scénographie du défilé Dior Haute Couture Printemps-Été 2024 au Musée Rodin - image00054Fashion Week - La scénographie du défilé Dior Haute Couture Printemps-Été 2024 au Musée Rodin - image00054 Dior: a free documentary on Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Maison's artistic director
Dior launches HER DIOR, a powerful documentary celebrating Maria Grazia Chiuri's feminist commitment, alongside inspiring women artists. A perfect blend of fashion and activism, signed Loïc Prigent, to discover for free on YouTube. [Read more]

Fashion Week Haute Couture : venez découvrir la scénographie du défilé Dior au Musée Rodin à ParisFashion Week Haute Couture : venez découvrir la scénographie du défilé Dior au Musée Rodin à ParisFashion Week Haute Couture : venez découvrir la scénographie du défilé Dior au Musée Rodin à ParisFashion Week Haute Couture : venez découvrir la scénographie du défilé Dior au Musée Rodin à Paris Fashion Week: discover the scenography of the Dior show at the Rodin Museum in Paris - last day
While Fashion Week Haute Couture is making the capital shine, from Tuesday January 28 to Sunday February 2, 2025 you too can step into the Dior show setting, in the heart of the Rodin Museum sculpture garden. Project yourself into the atmosphere of the show and discover the monumental embroidered works in this Dior showcase! [Read more]

La galette des Rois 2024 griffée Dior par Jean Imbert, au 30 MontaigneLa galette des Rois 2024 griffée Dior par Jean Imbert, au 30 MontaigneLa galette des Rois 2024 griffée Dior par Jean Imbert, au 30 MontaigneLa galette des Rois 2024 griffée Dior par Jean Imbert, au 30 Montaigne Galette des Rois 2025 by Jean Imbert at 30 Montaigne, designed by Dior
For Epiphany 2025, the House of Dior unveils a galette des Rois couture, signed by chefs Jean Imbert and Romuald Bizart. An exceptional creation that blends gastronomy and the timeless elegance of Dior, ready to crown the tables of fine gourmets and fashion lovers alike. See you at 30 Montaigne! [Read more]

Noël 2024 à Paris : rendez-vous au Café éphémère Dior au 30 Montaigne, pour des fêtes coutureNoël 2024 à Paris : rendez-vous au Café éphémère Dior au 30 Montaigne, pour des fêtes coutureNoël 2024 à Paris : rendez-vous au Café éphémère Dior au 30 Montaigne, pour des fêtes coutureNoël 2024 à Paris : rendez-vous au Café éphémère Dior au 30 Montaigne, pour des fêtes couture Dior: a couture Café éphémère at 30 Montaigne, for the festive season - last days
Dior's ephemeral café transforms the Jardin d'Hiver at 30 Montaigne into a fairytale setting for the festive season. Until January 5, 2025, this gourmet Christmas pop-up welcomes you on Saturdays and Sundays, in a couture-enchanted setting for a chic break you won't want to miss! [Read more]

L'exposition de la broderie monumentale d'Eva Jospin à l'Orangerie du Château de Versailles - image00008L'exposition de la broderie monumentale d'Eva Jospin à l'Orangerie du Château de Versailles - image00008L'exposition de la broderie monumentale d'Eva Jospin à l'Orangerie du Château de Versailles - image00008L'exposition de la broderie monumentale d'Eva Jospin à l'Orangerie du Château de Versailles - image00008 Eva Jospin's monumental embroidery exhibition at the Orangerie du Château de Versailles - final days
The Orangerie at the Château de Versailles welcomes "Chambre de soie", Eva Jospin's monumental work from June 18 to September 29, 2024. Inspired by nature and architectural follies, this 350 m2 embroidery offers an immersive promenade, blending the grandiose setting of the site with the meticulousness and preciousness of thread creation. Ready for a couture immersion in the gardens of Versailles? [Read more]

Promenade pour un Objet d’Exception 2024 : un parcours d'art dans les Maisons de l'avenue MontaignePromenade pour un Objet d’Exception 2024 : un parcours d'art dans les Maisons de l'avenue MontaignePromenade pour un Objet d’Exception 2024 : un parcours d'art dans les Maisons de l'avenue MontaignePromenade pour un Objet d’Exception 2024 : un parcours d'art dans les Maisons de l'avenue Montaigne Promenade pour un Objet d'Exception 2024: an art trail through the houses of avenue Montaigne
Avenue Montaigne and Rue François 1er are transformed into an ephemeral gallery from September 12 to 15, 2024, for the new edition of the Promenade pour un Objet d'Exception. On the program? 26 luxury brands - from Chanel to Dior, Gucci to Jacquemus - reveal iconic pieces and works of art chosen or designed for the occasion. [Read more]

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What do Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and Céline Dion have in common? Their Dior-designed stage outfits, sported at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Good news! These haute couture creations, which practically stole the show at the ceremony, are joining the Galerie Dior fashion exhibition until September 30, 2024! [Read more]

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This Friday, the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was no match for Fashion Week! The banks of the Seine were transformed into a veritable catwalk, where stars and athletes competed in glamour. But who were the fashion houses and young designers behind these dazzling stage costumes? [Read more]

La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00081La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00081La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00081La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00081 LVMH Cultural Olympiad: exhibitions at Berluti, Dior, Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and La Samaritaine
In anticipation of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LVMH is launching its Cultural Olympiad, a series of exhibitions combining art, sport and fashion at 7 of its iconic addresses. Berluti, Dior, Guerlain, Louis Vuitton and La Samaritaine are all getting in on the Games action! [Read more]

Exposition Haute Couture gratuite chez Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, maison de vente prestigieuse à Paris - image00078Exposition Haute Couture gratuite chez Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, maison de vente prestigieuse à Paris - image00078Exposition Haute Couture gratuite chez Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, maison de vente prestigieuse à Paris - image00078Exposition Haute Couture gratuite chez Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr, maison de vente prestigieuse à Paris - image00078 A free Haute Couture exhibition at a prestigious Paris auction house - last day
Haute Couture is unveiled at Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr in Paris for a free fashion exhibition on April 5, 6 and 8, 2024. Head to the auction house, a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, to discover 530 exceptional couture pieces, from Chanel to Saint Laurent to Dior, offering a unique cross-section of French fashion history from 1910 to 2010. [Read more]

Cordelia Castellane Coffee Flower Shop - image00013Cordelia Castellane Coffee Flower Shop - image00013Cordelia Castellane Coffee Flower Shop - image00013Cordelia Castellane Coffee Flower Shop - image00013 Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop: Cordelia de Castellane's charming coffee shop and florist
The Cordelia Coffee Flower Shop subtly blends Parisian elegance with English pastoral charm, in the heart of Paris's Left Bank. Conceived by Cordelia de Castellane, Artistic Director of Dior Maison and some of the capital's finest restaurants, this deco-florise-coffee store infuses a bohemian-chic universe of fresh flowers, authentic decor and chef's delicacies! [Read more]

La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00054La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00054La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00054La Galerie Dior, nouveau parcours d'exposition 2023 - image00054 Dior Habille les Nuits: the Rome Opera Ballet show, dressed by Dior, in Paris
The "Nuit Dansée et Nuit Romaine" ballets will plunge you into the harmonious world of fashion and dance, from April 26 to 28, 2024. The dancers of the Opera of Rome, adorned in magnificent Dior costumes, will enchant the stage of the Palais des Congrès in Paris for three enchanting nights. [Read more]

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Christian Dior will soon be the focus of a biopic, produced by Elsa Zylberstein. Set in Paris from 1947 to 1957, the film promises to reveal the mysterious personality of Monsieur Dior, his rise in the fashion world and the intimate moments of his life. Here's what we already know. [Read more]

La Galerie Dior : un nouveau parcours d'exposition à l'adresse historique de la Maison de coutureLa Galerie Dior : un nouveau parcours d'exposition à l'adresse historique de la Maison de coutureLa Galerie Dior : un nouveau parcours d'exposition à l'adresse historique de la Maison de coutureLa Galerie Dior : un nouveau parcours d'exposition à l'adresse historique de la Maison de couture The Dior Gallery: a sublime exhibition at the couture house's historic address
The Galerie Dior is the must-see spot for fashion lovers in Paris! Located in the historic mansion at 30 Montaigne, it invites visitors to plunge into the heart of the fabulous universe of the House of Christian Dior. Between heritage(s) and reinvention, discover the new exhibition route of this cultural showcase, through a succession of immersive scenographies brought together in this veritable little museum. [Read more]

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The legendary Dior address at 30 Avenue Montaigne reopens its doors and reveals its new face. Renovated and redesigned, this new address should appeal to fashion addicts as well as gourmets in search of a gourmet café or refined restaurant. [Read more]

Le SPA DIOR et la piscine du Cheval Blanc ParisLe SPA DIOR et la piscine du Cheval Blanc ParisLe SPA DIOR et la piscine du Cheval Blanc ParisLe SPA DIOR et la piscine du Cheval Blanc Paris Cheval Blanc Paris Dior Spa opens
Cheval Blanc Paris, the famous and highly awaited hotel set in the former Samaritaine, unveils the first DIOR SPA. Open to all starting from September 7, 2021, this Spa provides you with a whole range of treatments for an enchanted break. Extend this break with the magnificent and huge 98.42ft-long swimming pool! [Read more]

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