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christian dior on a 2005 romanian stamp 23 october 1957 montecatini terme , tuscany , italy granville , manche , france christian dior 260px french the new look 21 january 1905 stamps of romania , 2005-002 . jpg christian dior
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christian dior

`` for the company see `` christian dior s.a. '' christian dior -lrb- ; 21 january 1905 -- 23 october 1957 -rrb- was a french fashion designer , best known as the founder of one of the world 's top fashion houses , also called christian dior , but now owned by groupe arnault .
