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Synopsis
It’s 1947. France is in the midst of reconstruction after the war. Although fabrics are being rationed, a young designer wins the world over with his daring vision of feminine elegance. He once again establishes Paris as the capital of fashion. His name, Christian Dior, is destined to enter the realm of myth.
Yet this man, who so completely transformed and glamorized haute couture from 1947 to 1957, contradicted the extroverted, flamboyant image the public often associates with fashion designers.
Never comfortable with celebrity, Christian Dior was a reserved, conservative man who had not even considered working in the fashion industry. The events that led to his role as the “director of dreams for high society” astonished him more than anyone. He was a down-to-earth, humble man who treated the 900 employees of his company like family. Together, they brought to life the creations he so loved to draw.
What were the roots of Dior’s impeccable taste? What inspired his dynamic creativity and extraordinary success? His childhood in Normandy, the enduring image of his mother’s elegance, and his love of flowers, art, and architecture help unravel the mystery of the man behind the myth.
Director
Philippe Lanfranchi
