On February 12, 1947, a new couturier named Christian ... 52. Dior’s young assistant, Yves Saint Laurent, took over; he, too, was an instant success, making waves with his trapeze dress.

The actress paired her red dress with a pair of black flip-flops, which certainly turned heads. According to Christian Dior, "there's undoubtedly a red for everyone," suggesting that red dresses ...