Christian Dior: Couture, Scandal & The New Look

From Right Answers Mostly by Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo

May 18, 2026 · 1h 8m

About this episode

This episode discusses the extraordinary history of Christian Dior and his impact on the fashion industry.

This week, we’re discussing the extraordinary history of Christian Dior and the designer who reshaped fashion forever. From the devastation of post WW2 Paris to the revolutionary debut of the “New Look” in 1947, Christian Dior created a vision of glamour, femininity, and fantasy that transformed the fashion industry forver. We explore Dior’s early life, World War II, couture during occupation, the rise of the House of Dior, the evolution of luxury branding, and the legacy that still defines fashion today. From couture salons to celebrity campaigns, this is the story of how Christian Dior became CHRISTIAN DIOR. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on social media, buy merch, and more⁠ HERE! ⁠ Join our premium channel for 3 bonus eps a month ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and save 15% when you buy annually! SOURCES: Vogue , Vogue on Christian Dior , The New Look, Wikipedia , Glam Observer , Time, The Independent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Claire Donald, Tess Bellomo

Topics covered

fashion history
Christian Dior
New Look
post WW2 Paris
couture
luxury branding

Keywords

Christian Dior
New Look
fashion
couture
post WW2
luxury branding
House of Dior

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: House of Dior, Vogue, Glam Observer, Time, The Independent