Ginette Dior (2 August 1917 – 17 June 2008), better known as Catherine Dior, was a French Resistance fighter during World War II. Involved with the Franco-Polish intelligence unit F2 from November 1941, she was arrested in Paris in July 1944 by the Gestapo, then tortured and deported to the Ravensbrück women concentration camp.

2 days ago · Dior’s story reminds creative leaders that greatness grows from adversity, vision, collaboration, and the courage to break the mold. On this walking tour, you’ll step through Dior’s Paris, guided by the hero’s journey and the 12 archetypes, reflecting on the story you’re telling—and shaping—about your own leadership.

Aug 20, 2021 · On paper, Catherine Dior is an unlikely heroine. Born into the prosperous Dior family in 1917, the youngest of five children, she seemed destined for a decorative existence. But when the...

Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture, newly published at Faber & Faber in the UK and Farrar, Straus and Giroux in the US, tells the story of Catherine’s life, caught between the...

Jul 26, 2018 · Although fiercely proud and defensive of her brother Christian and his legacy, Catherine Dior was not what you might describe as a fashion person. Nor, on the other hand, was she by any means conventional.

The clothes were as meticulously made and perfectly proportioned as Dior's in the same exquisite fabrics, but their young designer made them softer, lighter and easier to wear. Saint Laurent was hailed as a national hero.

Feb 14, 2024 · From French resistance to fashion heir: who was the real Catherine Dior? Jonny Wilkes explores the quietly extraordinary life of Catherine Dior, who survived concentration camps and went on to cement the legacy of her brother’s fashion house…

Jan 10, 2025 · While Christian Dior revolutionised fashion with his ‘New Look’, his sister Catherine lived a tale of resistance and resilience that inspired the timeless fragrance, Miss Dior. Iconic couturier and perfumer Christian Dior introduced his first perfume, Miss Dior, in 1947.

6 hours ago · Anderson will present his debut collection for Dior during Paris Fashion Week Men’s this June as part of the Spring 2026 season. Having joined Loewe in 2013 after LVMH acquired a minority stake in JW Anderson in 2013, during his eleven year tenure Anderson celebrated the brand’s artisanal heritage through his signature contemporary ...

Aug 14, 2024 · Being able to claim the title of world's best-selling men's fragrance is something many brands aspire to but few achieve. It's a position currently held by Dior Sauvage – and has been for the...