The futuristic fall fashions of Dior Homme's Kris van Assche.

NEW YORK, May 8 (Reuters) - Fashion designer John Galliano,who was fired by Christian Dior over his anti-Semitic tirades,lost another job after Parsons The New School for Designcanceled his workshop because they could not agree on conditionsfor a "ca

Former Dior designer John Galliano will no longer teach a master class at Parsons in New York due to his unwillingness to discuss his career. It seems John Galliano’s career as a teacher is over before it has even started. The master class he w

During Sunday's Oscar's red carpet, “Access Hollywood” reporter Billy Bush showed Jennifer Lawrence photos from her just-published Miss Dior campaign. The actress was taken aback, exclaiming “Oh my God, I haven’t seen the

PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. market for high-endluxury goods rebounded in 2012 as consumer sentiment improved,the head of Christian Dior, one of France's biggest fashionbrands, said on...

The first Dior campaign created under the artistic direction of Raf Simons has been unveiled – and it’s quite a departure from the French fashion house’s previous ad aesthetic. Shot by Willy Vanderperre, a fellow Belgian and friend

European scientists have called for a ban and reduction of potentially harmful ingredients used in perfumes such as Chanel No.5 and Miss Dior. Iconic 90-year-old perfume Chanel No.5 is one of a host of well-known perfumes that could be banned followi

What you see isn’t always what you get, but in advertising that’s a big no-no. After all, the point of ads is to show potential consumers what they’ll be in for if they decide to buy that product. That whole truth in advertising thi

Dior's new Beverly Hills store shows how it is aiming to position itself as a leader in the sleek realm of modern ultra-luxury.

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) just banned Natalie Portman's mascara ad for Dior after one solitary objection. The complainant? None other than makeup competitor L'Oreal. In February 2012, Britain's ban-happy ASA censured L'Oreal's Re

Signs of a rise in luxury goods have been creeping out of North Korea since Kim Jong-un took over as last year. Just recently, KIm's wife Ri Sol-Ju was photographed holding what appeared to be an expensive Dior handbag, worth almost $1,594 — an

PARIS, Sept 28 (Reuters) - French fashion brand ChristianDior sees no sign of a slowdown in China, and trendsin Europe and the United States remain positive, its head saidon Friday.

PARIS, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Luxury goods maker Christian Diorsees no signs of a slowdown in China, andtrends in Europe and the United States remain positive, thechief executive told Reuters on Friday.

South Korean newspaper Joongang Daily has pointed out that in recently published state pictures of the new North Korean first lady, Ri Sol-Ju, she appears to be holding a very expensive Dior handbag: The paper says that real versions of the handbag

PARIS, July 2 (Reuters) - The who's who of the fashion worldcame out to toss flowers at the feet of Christian Dior's newcreative director on Monday, applauding the fresh and modernapproach Raf Simons has brought to the feminine extravagance ofa grand

PARIS, June 5 (Reuters) - Legendary French banker AntoineBernheim, a master of high Europeanfinance and a fixture atcompanies from Christian Dior to Le Monde, died on Tuesday, aged87.

Justin Dior Combs, son of entertainment and fashion impresario Sean "Diddy" Combs, received a $54,000 scholarship to play football for the UCLA Bruins, according to Business Insider. Justin reportedly earned his free ride by accruing a 3.75 GPA, whil

April 10 (Reuters) - The cool, modernist lines and sobermien of Christian Dior's new fashion director offer aclean break from the way out shows and wayward behaviour of hispredecessor, but he faces a challenge to restore the legendaryFrench couturier

PARIS (Reuters) - Belgian designer Raf Simons is taking over as artistic director at Christian Dior, the Paris fashion house announced on Monday, ending months of speculation over who would replace his disgraced predecessor, John Galliano.

French fashion house Christian Dior is said to have chosen Belgian designer Raf Simons as its new creative director. He will succeed John Galliano, who was fired last year following an anti-Semitic rant.

Following the firing of John Galliano last year, the French label Dior switches to a low-key personality.

The Belgian designer is expected to be named Tuesday as the next artistic director of Christian Dior. The post has been empty since the dramatic departure of John Galliano in March of 2011.

Following the firing of John Galliano last year, the French label Dior switches to a low-key personality.

PARIS, March 2 (Reuters) - Fashionistas celebrateddesigner Alber Elbaz's 10th anniversary as the creative forcebehind Lanvin on Friday night under a huge crystal chandelier atthe foot of a runway after a fashion show saturated with colour,flair and g

PARIS, March 2 (Reuters) - Christian Dior presented atoned-down version of elegance for autumn/winter on Friday, asthe atelier's signature silhouette of full skirts and cinchedwaists took on a ballet-like flair.

PARIS, Feb 25 (Reuters) - French fashion brand YvesSaint Laurent has appointed Hedi Slimane, ex-head of design atDior menswear, as its new creative director, French newswireAgence France Presse reported on Saturday.

MILAN, Feb 24 (Reuters) - German designer Jil Sanderconfirmed on Friday that she is returning to the label shecreated 40 years ago, fuelling industry speculation about thepossibility that outgoing creative director Raf Simons couldwind up at Dior.

PARIS, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Christian Dior shrugged offtalk about who might succeed John Galliano as the fallen stardesigner's stand-in enjoyed a well-received Spring/Summer HauteCouture show on Monday and seen roaring sales in spite of theglobal econo

From Angelina Jolie and Madonna to Tilda Swinton and Zooey Deschanel, the 69th Annual Golden Globes was a showcase for designers including Haider Ackerman, Versace, Gucci, Dior, Prada and Lanvin.

PARIS, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Dior, the French fashionhouse part of the LVMH group, is in talks with Belgiandesigner Raf Simons to become the brand's chief designer,Women's Wear Daily reported on Tuesday.

PARIS, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Dior, the French fashionhouse part of the LVMH group, is in talks with Belgiandesigner Raf Simons to become the brand's chief designer,Women's Wear Daily reported on Tuesday.

* Dior CEO Toledano calls for patience in designer search

PARIS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Dior remained tight-lipped onFriday about the search to replace John Galliano despite thegrowing clamour of critics who dismissed the French fashionlabel's second show...

PARIS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Paris Fashion Week kicked off onTuesday under a cloud of economic pessimism mixed withuncertainty about the creative direction of some of the world'sbiggest fashion brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, Celine andYves Saint

BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Former Christian Dior lead designer John Galliano has been found guilty of hurling anti-Semitic insults at patrons during two separate incidents at a bar located near his home in Paris, the New York Times reported Thursday. A

* Designer Marc Jacobs seen succeeding Galliano at Dior

Former Christian Dior designer John Galliano was convicted by a Paris court of making anti-Semitic comments during two bar fights that cost one of fashion's most high-profile personalities his job.

A Paris court has convicted the former Christian Dior designer John Galliano for making anti-Semitic insults and gave him a suspended fine of $8,400.

NEW YORK/PARIS, Aug 23 (Reuters) -U.S. designer MarcJacobs is in talks with LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton to replace John Galliano as the creative director ofits Christian Dior fashion house,...

Wealthy shoppers don't visit Hong Kong without making a trip to Central, a neighborhood brimming with the likes of Armani, Prada, Dior, DeBeers, Gucci and Tiffany. Now they can add a luxury cellphone shop to their itinerary.

PARIS, July 4 (Reuters Life!) - Music blared and coloursblazed at Christian Dior's autumn/winter haute coutureshow on Monday, but fashionistas said the collection sorelymissed former designer John...

Prada, Gucci, Dior and other luxury brands are pressing for more control over the way their products are sold in American department stores, looking to run a store-within-a-store rather than just sell through the retailers.

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* Is confident it will return to pre-earthquake levels (Rewrites throughout; adds details)

MOSCOW, April 26 (Reuters) - Sales of luxury goods in Japanare improving and are likely to recover to levels seen beforelast month's earthquake and nuclear power crisis, Christain Dior Chief...