{"id":157306,"date":"2023-09-08T14:58:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T18:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/?p=157306"},"modified":"2023-09-08T16:57:04","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T20:57:04","slug":"dior-couturier-marc-bohan-passes-at-97-the-2023-fashion-awards-nominees-and-more-news-you-missed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/dior-couturier-marc-bohan-passes-at-97-the-2023-fashion-awards-nominees-and-more-news-you-missed\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200b\u200bDior Couturier Marc Bohan Passes At 97, The 2023 Fashion Awards Nominees, and More News You Missed"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u200b\u200bDior Couturier Marc Bohan Passes at 97 <\/strong>
\nMarc Bohan, a legendary French couturier behind Christian Dior<\/a>‘s most iconic collections spanning three decades, passed away on September 6th at the age of 97 in Ch\u00e2tillon-sur-Seine, France. Remarkably, Bohan held the distinction of being the longest-serving designer at Dior, surpassing even the tenure of the brand’s founder, Christian Dior himself. Known for his reserved and introspective nature, Bohan once said, ” I make clothes for real women, not myself, not for mannequins and not for fashion magazines. I gladly leave the abstract creations to others.\u201d His design philosophy resonated with a select, affluent clientele that included Princess Grace of Monaco, Queen Silvia of Sweden, Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Ann Getty, Bianca Jagger, and Est\u00e9e Lauder, among many others. Bohan’s journey in the world of fashion began as an assistant at Robert Piguet and Edward Molyneaux. He then embarked on a significant phase, designing the couture collection for Madeline de Rauch. In addition, he worked discreetly with two New York design houses, Adele Simpson and Originala. His career trajectory continued to ascend as he assumed the role of designing the couture collection at Jean Patou from 1954 to 1958, followed by his tenure at Christian Dior London from 1958 to 1960. In his later years, Bohan chose to retire in the serene landscapes of Burgundy. His remarkable contributions to the world of fashion were celebrated through numerous accolades, including a 2009 exhibition at the Dior Museum in Granville, located on the Normandy coast, aptly titled “Dior: The Bohan Years.” This exhibition showcased a retrospective of Bohan’s nearly 30-year career at Dior, offering a glimpse into his influence on the fashion industry. [WWD<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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