Christian Dior
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- proper noun
- /ˈkrɪs.tʃən diˈɔr/
- In 1947, Christian Dior introduced the 'New Look', which transformed women's fashion after World War II.
- including creations by Christian Dior
Examples
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Look at Christian Dior!
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During Paris Fashion Week, several designers paid homage to Christian Dior's revolutionary impact on the industry.
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The Christian Dior label remains one of the most prestigious names in haute couture to this day.
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I admire Christian Dior!
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The 1947 collection by Christian Dior introduced a revolutionary silhouette that became known as the 'New Look'.
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Many fashionistas admire the classic designs of Christian Dior for their elegance and timeless style.
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She wore a stunning Christian Dior dress that showcased the brand's renowned attention to detail.
Synonyms
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The last name of Christian Dior, a famous French fashion designer
Surface Forms
Morphology
Christian + Dior
This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person and fashion house; knowing the components 'Christian' and 'Dior' does not allow a B1 learner to infer the referent's identity, dates, or role as a French fashion designer. At best learners might tell it is a personal name, but the specific cultural and biographical meaning is arbitrary and not derivable from the parts, so it is not transparent.
Etymology
Christian Dior was a French fashion designer who in 1947 showed the famous 'New Look' — dresses with very small waists and very full skirts that changed women's clothes after the war. So the name Christian Dior now stands for the man and the luxury fashion house he started, and for a style of high fashion.