by Dale Peers In February the Royal Ontario Museum was invaded by Seneca College’s School of Fashion. Thanks to the support of Seneca College’s Alumni, Annual Giving and Advancement department the Fashion Business/Fashion Business Management and the Fashion Arts students were able to visit the Dior exhibit curated by Dr. Alexandra Palmer where they came…
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A Dior Masterpiece “Rubris”
By Jennifer Dares Research Report: Dior, “Rubis” SFRC Accession Number 1-957-15-00946 https://digitalrepository.senecacollege.ca/s/digitalfashionresourcecentre/item/6366 This women’s ensemble, named “Rubis” consists of two garments, a sheath dress and a co-ordinate coat, from the Spring / Summer 1957 collection. The theme was “Freedom”, and was translated through the idea of freedom of movement. Christian Dior passed on October 23,…
Dior: Anniversary of an Iconic Fashion House
By Dale Peers, Drop Dior into the conversation and regardless of those assembled, everyone knows the topic has shifted to fashion. And, most know that the founder, Christian Dior, launched an empire of fashion that reaches around the globe and into our personal space scented with aftershave or perfumed soaps. What fewer know is that…