Founded in 1948 by designer Christian Dior, the company today designs and sells well-known haute-couture (under the Christian Dior Couture division) ready-to-wear apparel, leather goods, fashion accessories, shoes, jewelry, watches, perfumes, makeup and skin care products.The Christian Dior label largely retains the offerings for women, while using the Dior Homme section for men and the Dior label for children's wear. The products are sold in the portfolio of retail stores worldwide and in the online store.