Christian Dior (Dior jewelry)is another awesomely impressive designer that had no real formal training in the area of design and came into this profession later in his life. He majored in political science in college and briefly had a career in the French military after finishing school.(Dior jewelry)

His design career started with an apprenticeship with the respected French designer, Robert Piguet. Dior eventually requested and received financing from wealthy businessman, (Dior jewelry)Marcel Broussac that led to the formation of the House of Dior. The first design line presented to the fashion industry by the House of Dior was known as the 'New Look Collection' - an opulent collection of clothing whose clean design lines remained popular for the next 25 years.