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The Legacy of Dior

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ROM at Home

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Families, Kids

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3+
Five Dior dresses on display at the ROM.
Five Dior dresses on display at the ROM.

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ROM at Home

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Families, Kids

Age

3+

About

Curator Alexandra Palmer discusses the socio-cultural context that brought about Dior’s overnight success, a popularity that endures to this day.

Conversation with Alexandra Palmer: The Legacy of Christian Dior

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