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DIOR, 52, CREATOR OF 'NEWLOOK,' DIES; Designer Won Fame in 1947 for Style Innovation Christian Dior Is Dead at 52; Designer Created 'New Look' 'Tyrant of Hemlines' 'Luxury Must Be Defended' -
![Oct. 25, 1957 - The famous fashion designer, Christian Dior, died in Italy yesterday. Here he is pictured while on a walk in the forest. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA Oct. 25, 1957 - The famous fashion designer, Christian Dior, died in Italy yesterday. Here he is pictured while on a walk in the forest. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/JDRHRP/oct-25-1957-the-famous-fashion-designer-christian-dior-died-in-italy-JDRHRP.jpg)
Oct. 25, 1957 - The famous fashion designer, Christian Dior, died in Italy yesterday. Here he is pictured while on a walk in the forest. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA
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![Oct. 25, 1957 - The famous fashion designer, Christian Dior, died in Italy yesterday. Here he is pictured while on a walk in the forest Stock Photo - Alamy Oct. 25, 1957 - The famous fashion designer, Christian Dior, died in Italy yesterday. Here he is pictured while on a walk in the forest Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/E0R2Y7/oct-25-1957-the-famous-fashion-designer-christian-dior-died-in-italy-E0R2Y7.jpg)
Oct. 25, 1957 - The famous fashion designer, Christian Dior, died in Italy yesterday. Here he is pictured while on a walk in the forest Stock Photo - Alamy
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