Oh, Dior! The Icon of Fashion | The Birth of the New Look

Oh, Dior! The Icon of Fashion - An exclusive and sophisticated documentary celebrating the life, vision, and enduring legacy of Christian Dior, the legendary French designer who transformed post-war fashion and built one of the most influential luxury houses in history. Marking the 70th anniversary of the brand, this film explores how Dior’s spirit continues to shape style, elegance, and modern femininity across generations. Director: Carla Duarte Writers: Carla Duarte Stars: Christian Dior Genre: Documentary, History, Fashion Country: United States Language: English Also Known As: Oh, Dior! Release Date: 2017 Filming Location: Paris, France; Granville, France; archival fashion locations and historical references across Europe and the United States. Synopsis: This documentary traces the extraordinary rise of Christian Dior, from his early life in Granville to his revolution of haute couture in Paris. Set against the difficult years following World War II, the film shows how Dior’s first collection in February 1947 changed the course of women’s fashion forever. With the launch of the iconic “New Look,” he introduced a renewed vision of femininity defined by elegance, structure, glamour, and theatrical sophistication. The documentary presents Dior not simply as a designer, but as a cultural force whose aesthetic reshaped the fashion world and helped restore Paris as its global capital. Through a wide-ranging historical narrative, the film explores Dior’s beginnings in art and design, his years working for other fashion houses, and the personal hardships that marked his path before launching his own Maison at 30 Avenue Montaigne. It also examines the growth of the Dior empire through couture, perfume, accessories, and global expansion, highlighting key moments such as the creation of Miss Dior, the international success of the brand, and the influence of Dior on celebrities, royalty, and post-war society. The documentary also follows the evolution of the House of D