'It's quite a revolution, dear Christian. Your dresses have such a new look,' said Carmel Snow, editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar, when Christian Dior unveiled his first haute couture collection on February 12, 1947. The term had an evocative power, and the 'New Look' was adopted as the name for the collection with the 'Bar' suit as its emblem, with its sculpted jacket and full skirt epitomizing the hyper-feminine silhouette. Click on our link in bio for more information about the exhibition featuring it at the V&A! #DiorDesignerofDreams ? @AdrienDirand