#274 | The Rise of The Great Fashion Houses
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Christian Dior's Fashion Revolution
Christian dior came from a wealthy fertilizer company, but then lost it all after the great depression. He cut his teeth with designers such as robert piquet and lucien lelon before setting out on his own in 19 forty six. His style was seized upon by critics and customers alike,. But he wouldn't live long enough to see for any real length of time. In 19 57, just 11 years after he started his fashion house, he was dead after suffering a heart attack at the age of 52. Vesaci's famous symbol is the head of medusa - a mythological figure who had the ability to make men fall in love with her.
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