On February 12, 1947, a new couturier named Christian ... 52. Dior’s young assistant, Yves Saint Laurent, took over; he, too, was an instant success, making waves with his trapeze dress.

The strapless dress featured a sweetheart neckline with ... actress and Tony Award winner wore a custom gown courtesy of Christian Dior. The gown featured a voluminous skirt, a cinched waist ...

Styled by Chloe and Chenelle Delgadillo, she wore a floor-length knit lace dress from John Galliano's fall 1998 collection ...