Dior 1954

Dior, Conspiration Suit, 1954. Image size is 40" x 59" (for 44" x 63" paper size).

Dior, Renee Wears Ramses Coat, 1954. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size).

Dior, Renee Wears Ramses Coat, 1954. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size).

Dior, Arsene Lupin, 1954. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size).

Dior, Arsene Lupin, 1954. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size).

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" pap...

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" ...

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" pap...

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" pap...

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" ...

Dior Salon with Alla in Yellow Satin Artamene coat, 1954 Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size).

Dior Salon with Alla in Yellow Satin Artamene coat, 1954 Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size).

Dior Salon with Alla in Yellow Satin Artamene coat, 1954 Image size is 10" x 15" (for 11" x 17" paper size).

Zaire dress, Autumn-Winter 1954 collection, H line. A rare photograph of Christian Dior's dress rehearsal, which demonstrates both the power of LIFE and how much Mark Shaw was truste...

Zaire dress, Autumn-Winter 1954 collection, H line. A rare photograph of Christian Dior's dress rehearsal, which demonstrates both the power of LIFE and how much Mark Shaw was truste...

Zaire dress, Autumn-Winter 1954 collection, H line. A rare photograph of Christian Dior's dress rehearsal, which demonstrates both the power of LIFE and how much Mark Shaw was truste...

Zaire dress, Autumn-Winter 1954 collection, H line. A rare photograph of Christian Dior's dress rehearsal, which demonstrates both the power of LIFE and how much Mark Shaw was truste...

Dior, Eugenie wears Clorinde, 1954 -- The source for this image was a vintage 35mm black and white negative.

Dior, Eugenie wears Clorinde, 1954 -- The source for this image was a vintage 35mm black and white negative.

A model wearing Dior's Compiegne dress was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954.

A model wearing Dior's Compiegne dress was photographed by Mark Shaw in 1954.

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" ...

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" pap...

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" pap...

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" ...

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" pap...

A model wearing Dior photographed by Mark Shaw in the mid 1950s. Recently published in the book Dior, Glamour, Mark Shaw. Rizzoli, 2013. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" ...

A model wearing Dior's Silver Chambord ensemble was photographed by Mark Shaw in1954. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in l...

A model wearing Dior's Silver Chambord ensemble was photographed by Mark Shaw in1954. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order i...

Salon Dior Portobello Red Gown -- A Christian Dior dress, which was photographed for the September 1954 issue of LIFE at a Paris couture show.

Salon Dior Portobello Red Gown -- A Christian Dior dress, which was photographed for the September 1954 issue of LIFE at a Paris couture show.

Salon Dior Portobello Red Gown -- A Christian Dior dress, which was photographed for the September 1954 issue of LIFE at a Paris couture show.

Salon Dior Portobello Red Gown -- A Christian Dior dress, which was photographed for the September 1954 issue of LIFE at a Paris couture show.

Salon Dior Portobello Red Gown -- A Christian Dior dress, which was photographed for the September 1954 issue of LIFE at a Paris couture show.

Salon Dior Polka Dot Dress -- "Porto Rico" dress by Dior.

Dior, Victoire in Pink Amadis, 1954 Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size).

Dior, Victoire in Pink Amadis, 1954 Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size).

Dior, H-LIne, "1955," 1954. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size).

Dior, H-LIne, "1955," 1954. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size).

Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior gown was published in 1954 in LIFE.

Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior gown was published in 1954 in LIFE.

Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior gown was published in 1954 in LIFE.

Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior gown was published in 1954 in LIFE.

Dior Gown with Fur Hat, Paris, 1954 -- One of Mark Shaw’s favorite photographs, this Christian Dior gown was published in 1954 in LIFE.

Salon Dior Man Agog Red Gown -- According to LIFE this portrays “A whimsical moment…” at the Christian Dior couture show in Paris in 1954.

Salon Dior Man Agog Red Gown -- According to LIFE this portrays “A whimsical moment…” at the Christian Dior couture show in Paris in 1954.

Salon Dior Man Agog Red Gown -- According to LIFE this portrays “A whimsical moment…” at the Christian Dior couture show in Paris in 1954.

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954 Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size).

Dior Curacao Cream Velvet Dress, close up, 1954 Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size).

Dior, Model Wears Tokyo for Buyers, 1954. Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size).

Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon, buyers and other important guests view a model wearing a cream velvet tea length go...

Dior, Model Wears Tokyo for Buyers, 1954. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size).

Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon, buyers and other important guests view a model wearing a cream velvet tea length go...

Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon, buyers and other important guests view a model wearing a cream velvet tea length go...

Salon Dior Cream Velvet Fur Stole -- Photographed in 1954 for LIFE by Mark Shaw in the Dior Salon, buyers and other important guests view a model wearing a cream velvet tea length go...

Dior, Model Vamps in Black Suit, 1954. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size).

Dior H-Line, "1955," Touching Fur Hat, 1954 Image size is 22" x 32" (for 24" x 36" paper size).