Christian Dior began selling fashion sketches to Parisian couture houses to support himself after the 1929 stock market crash. The designer made international headlines in 1948 when his first collection featured the groundbreaking small-waisted, full-skirted "New Look." His luxurious, timeless designs attracted clients such as Marlene Dietrich and Ava Gardner. Today, John Galliano serves as Dior's artistic director; his sophisticated combination of audacity, glamour, and sophistication are well matched to the modern Dior woman. The eyewear collection follows suit with styling that is seductive, elegant, and exclusive.