Marc Bohan, former Dior creative director and friend to the stars, dies at age 97

Former Dior creative director and friend to the stars, Marc Bohan dies at age 97

During his nearly three decades at Dior, Bohan took the brand into new avenues, from launching Dior's baby boutique to developing a line for young women, Miss Dior, and for men, Dior Monsieur. He was also heralded for staging Dior's first shows in India.

Dior's Longest-Running Designer Marc Bohan Dies At 97

Fashion designer Marc Bohan, who was artistic director of Dior for an unprecedented three decades, has died, the luxury brand said Friday. Bohan, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 97, was one of the quieter members of the fashion fraternity, in stark contrast to successors like John Galliano. But he was a master of the trade who managed to keep the spirit of the label alive after its mid-twentieth century heyday. Born in Paris on August…

Although he worked for Dior for more than 30 years and dressed the most elegant women, including Wallis Simpson, Jackie Kennedy and Farah Diba, he is one of the most unknown creators of the fashion house. He died at the age of 97. Leer

Marc Bohan, former Dior creative director and friend to the stars, dies at age 97

French fashion designer Marc Bohan is pictured with his models after the Dior collection presentation in Paris, Jan. 29, 1970. French designer Marc Bohan who served as Diors artistic director for nearly three decades died at age 97 Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Jean-Jacques Levy) (Jean-Jacques Levy / Associated Press) Marc Bohan, former Dior creative director and friend to the stars, dies at age 97 BEATRICE DUPUY Sept. 8, …

Marc Bohan, former Dior creative director and friend to the stars, dies at age 97

Dior’s longest-serving creative director Marc Bohan, whose slim silhouette designs dressed the likes of Hollywood royalty including Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, has died at 97, the luxury fashion house confirmed Friday.The son of a milliner, Bohan was asked to lead the French label after his predecessor Yves Saint Laurent was drafted into the French military in 1960. He would go on to oversee the brand as artistic director for nearly three …

Marc Bohan, former Dior creative director and friend to the stars, dies at age 97

By BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press Luxury fashion house Dior has confirmed that longtime former artistic director Marc Bohan has died at 97. The couturier served as a designer for the brand for nearly three decades. His designs have been worn by the likes of Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor. Bohan was known for crafting Dior’s “slim” look that featured a slender feminine silhouette. Dior CEO Delphine Arnault said in a statement Friday that Bohan…