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Paris, 10 a.m., 1947. The House of Christian Dior presents its first ever collection, a collection that would change fashion history forever. From 30 Avenue Montaigne to the world, the initially titled Corolle collection featured rounded shoulders, full skirts, a cinched waist, and padded hips, an unorthodox silhouette for the times, a silhouette that accentuated femininity rather than functionality. Later labeled the New Look by the American press, Dior’s collection at its core was a symbol of social rebellion by the designer. During the post-war period, fashion was not a focus, female …