Christian Dior Investor Relations Material

Christian Dior SE, commonly known as Dior, is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1946 by designer Christian Dior. The company designs and retails ready-to-wear, leather goods, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrance, makeup, and skincare products while maintaining traditional craftsmanship in its ateliers. Over the years, Dior has established a strong presence in the international luxury goods market and operates a network of boutique stores worldwide. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, and its shares are traded on the NYSE.

Established in 1946 by designer Christian Dior, the company initially gained fame with its revolutionary "New Look" in 1947, which dramatically changed women's fashion post-World War II. The brand rapidly gained international acclaim, establishing itself as a symbol of French elegance. Over the decades, Dior expanded beyond haute couture into ready-to-wear, fragrances, and accessories, maintaining a reputation for exquisite craftsmanship and innovation. The company has seen various creative directors, including Yves Saint Laurent (part of Kering Group), John Galliano, and Maria Grazia Chiuri, each bringing their unique vision while preserving the Dior heritage.

The current CEO of Christian Dior is Delphine Arnault. She is the daughter of the mastermind behind LVMH, Bernard Arnault. She has been the company’s CEO since early 2023, but the ties run much deeper than that. Christian Dior SE, the holding company, is majority-owned by the Arnault family. But the Dior brand itself is owned by the LVMH conglomerate, not the holding company.

The brand is primarily known for its haute couture, which includes tailor-made, high-fashion garments, showcasing intricate design and craftsmanship. Alongside couture, Dior also offers ready-to-wear clothing lines for men and women, designed to be more accessible while still reflecting high-fashion elements. In addition to apparel, the company has a range of leather goods like handbags and footwear. Outside of fashion, Dior also produces perfumes, cosmetics, and skincare products, which are a part of its wider beauty offerings. These products, like their fashion counterparts, emphasize quality and design, aligning with the brand's overall luxury image.