SCULPTING FEMINITY - Dior'S DEFINING SILHOUETTES (1950–1955)

Corolle Line (1947–50):

👗Full skirt and emphasized waist

👗Embodied the floral ideal (corolla = flower petals)

H-Line (1954):

🌷Modern and narrow; less dramatic waist emphasis

🌷Focused on vertical lines, often with long jackets

🌷More practical for everyday wear

A-Line (1955):

🐚Flared from the shoulders or waist

🐚Gave freedom of movement

🐚Popular for spring collections and younger clients

Y-Line (1955):

🪽Structured shoulders that narrowed into slim skirts

🪽Sophisticated and statuesque

Materials & Techniques:

🦩Hand-finished hems and linings

🦩Embroidered by Lesage and Rébé

🦩Colors: blush pink, ivory, dove grey, jet black, champagne gold

🦩Motifs: roses, vines, lilies, and stars

Why it Mattered:

Dior’s changing silhouettes dictated fashion for nearly a decade. Each new “line” reinvented femininity without breaking away from his original principles: elegance, softness, and sculpture.