The wave is the movement of life, of the ocean that caressed the cliffs of Granville and whispered in the air around Christian Dior's childhood home; it is the movement of art, as well, of the painters and illustrators who so inspired him. Lastly, it is the movement of couture, the irresistible allure, the distinction of the quest for purity, "wave"
being an adjective used by the designer to describe his coats and overcoats.
*WAVES
