Dior sunglasses
Dior sunglasses: background
Born in Normandy, France, in 1905, Christian Dior's first career began in 1928 when, backed financially by his father, he opened small art gallery selling art by the likes of Pablo Picasso. However, a family financial disaster meant he had to close the gallery, and Dior spent the 1930s making a living by doing sketches for haute couture houses. In 1945 he went into business for himself, backed by Marcel Boussac, the cotton-fabric magnate. Dior's fashion house opened in December 1946, and the following February, he presented his first fashion show.
Christian Dior eyewear follows the same themes as his couture wear: futuristic and sophisticated cutting edge style, maintaining an eminent wearability.
Iris Optical has carried Christian Dior sunglasses since May 2005.
For customers in the UK, these frames are stocked in our London E1 (City, close to Spitalfields Market) and Richmond TW9 stores.
For customers outside of London England, these sunglasses can also be ordered by phone as well as online.
We can also supply Dior prescription sunglasses as prescription lenses can be fitted to many models: please contact our London City or Richmond stores for more information.