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Christian Dior

History

Christian Dior was founded in 1905. Christian Dior launched his first collection in 1947, featuring a "New Look" and immediately became a reputed name in fashion. Fashion styles in the 1950's were virtually dictated by Christian Dior. Today, it is "the most recognized name in fashion."

The mission of Christian Dior is to become a leader worldwide.

Area of Operation

The businesses of Christian Dior are:
Fashion & Accessories:

Women
Fine Jewelry
Candles
Trunks
Heels
Toiletries
Digital
Under
Jeans
Eyewear
Cashmere and Corduroy

Fragrance & Beauty:

Fragrance
Make up
Skin Care
Colognes

Key Statistics

Christian Dior holds assets of $37,697.9 million.
Christian Dior has made profits of $767.9 million in 2006.
Christian Dior operates in France and other parts of Europe, Japan and other parts of Asia, United States and other markets.
Christian Dior has 63,683 employees.

Organization

Christian Dior is a holding company with two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Christian Dior Couture and Financiere Jean Goujon, and a 42.5% ownership of subsidiary LVMH.

The Corporate Governance of Christian Dior includes:

Board of Directors
Management
Performance Audit Committee
Nominating and Compensation Committee

International Ranking

Christian Dior ranks 357th in the Fortune Global 500 list.

Subsidiaries

Christian Dior Couture
Financiere Jean Goujon
LVMH

Recent Acquisitions

In 1998, Christian Dior purchased Gerbe Paris, a French hosiery maker that had gone bankrupt.

Headquarters Address:

30 Ave. Montaigne,
Paris 75008
France
Phone: 33-1-4413-2498

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