Parfums Christian Dior is the perfumery and cosmetics (makeup and skincare) line of the French fashion house, Christian Dior SE. However, the line belongs to the perfumes and cosmetics portfolio of the world's largest luxury group, the LVMH Group. [1] Nevertheless, both Christian Dior SE and LVMH are headed by chairman Bernard Arnault, and Christian Dior SE is the major shareholder of LVMH. [2]
Beginning in 1947 with the introduction of the women's Miss Dior perfume, Parfums Christian Dior has since come to include men's fragrances and a variety of cosmetics sold at Dior retail stores and fine cosmetics counters worldwide.
It was headquartered at 33 Avenue Hoche in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Recently, the headquarters moved to Neuilly sur Seine in a newer modern building called Kosmos. [1]
Makeup offerings fall into the following categories:
Products include:
Dior makeup is used to prepare models backstage for Dior fashion shows.
Skincare offerings fall into the following categories:
Products include:
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