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Capturing the highlights of the major Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this stunning souvenir celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the present day.

Haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior and the illustrious creative directors who followed him - Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferre, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri-are showcased here, each described by Oriole Cullen and atmospherically photographed by Laziz Hamani.

About the Authors:

Oriole Cullen is curator of Fashion and Textiles at the V&A.

Connie Karol Burks is Assistant Curator, Furniture, Textiles and Fashion at the V&A. 

A tour de force of one of France’s greatest couture houses

For this book, seventy of the most memorable looks created Christian Dior and his successors – Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri – have been specially selected and photographed in fascinating detail. These wonderful designs are also featured in sketches, runway shots and fashion shoots by the world’s greatest fashion photographers, including Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, William Klein, Helmut Newton, Patrick Demarchelier, Paolo Roversi, Peter Lindbergh, Mario Testino and Nick Knight.

2017 marks the 70th anniversary of the House of Dior. It was in 1947 that Christian Dior presented his first collection and heralded the birth of a new fashion silhouette for women. After the austerity of the war years, the cinched waistlines, full skirts and soft shoulders of the New Look came to embody a revival of Parisian luxury. Paris regained its place as the global capital of fashion and the name of Dior became a synonym for haute couture.

Recurring themes from the history of Dior are discussed in depth: the concept of line and architecture in fashion; the influence of history and art (the Palace of Versailles, the Empire style, Impressionism, the Belle Époque, the Ballets Russes, Picasso, Dalí, Pollock); the use of colour; the influence of gardens and landscapes as sources of inspiration; and, of course, the brand’s muses and famous clients: the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Princess Grace of Monaco, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Isabelle Adjani, Princess Diana, Marion Cotillard, Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lawrence and more.

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Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams

«Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams» – рассказывает историю создания, одного из величайших домов моды Франции - Dior. В этой книге заключены 70, самых запоминающихся образов, созданных Кристианом Диором и его приемниками, среди которых: ив Сен-Лоран, Марк Бохан, Джон Гальяно, Джанфранко Ферре и др. Точные фотографии этих произведений были тщательно отобраны, чтобы читатель смог рассмотреть мельчайшие детали. Также представлены эскизы моделей одежды, снимки с подиума и фотографии величайших мировых фотографов, таких как: ИрвингПенн, Ричард Аведон, СесилБитон, Уильям Кляйн, Хельмут Ньютон, Патрик Демаршелье, Паоло Роверси, Питер Линдберг, Марио Тестино.

В 2017 году исполняется 70 лет Дому Dior, а в 1947 году Кристиан Диор представил свою первую коллекцию и объявил о рождении нового модного образа для женщин. После сурового военного времени, тонкие линии талии, пышные юбки и мягкие линии плеч New Look – стали воплощением возрождения парижской роскоши. Париж восстановил свое звание модной столицы мира и имя Диор стало синонимом высокой моды.

Книга «Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams» включает в себя обсуждения таких тем из истории бренда, как:

• концепция линий и архитектуры в моде;
• влияние истории и искусства (Версальский дворец, Ампир, Импрессионизм, «Великолепный век», «Русские сезоны», Пикассо, Дали, Поллок);
• игры цвета;
• влияние красоты садовых ландшафтов, как источника вдохновения;
• и самое главное, влияние тех, для кого создавалась мода – прекрасных женщин.

Музами и знаменитыми клиентами Dior были герцогиня Виндзорская, Марлен Дитрих, принцесса Монако - Грейс, Мэрилин Монро, Элизабет Тейлор, Изабель Аджани, принцесса Диана, Марион Котийяр, Шарлиз Терон, Натали Портман, Дженнифер Лоуренс и другие.

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An extraordinary book celebrating the unique connection between the House of Dior and the United States.  

Published on the occasion of the retrospective staged at the Brooklyn Museum, this new title chronicles the history of the House of Dior from 1947, when Chris-tian Dior heralded the birth of a new era of elegance with his revolutionary New Look, to the present day, with a special focus on the House’s legacy in America.

Featuring a sophisticated Swiss binding, this book presents the exhibition’s highlights with creations by Christian Dior and the artistic directors who succeeded him: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri. Captured by artist Katerina Jebb, some of the House’s most legendary designs are displayed in highly unique images. A portfolio of iconic photographs by American masters — including Richard Avedon, Cass Bird, Henry Clarke, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Zoë Ghertner, Ethan James Green, Tyler Mitchell, Irving Penn, and many more — underscores Dior’s undeniable cultural influence.

About the Author:

Anne Pasternak is Shelby White and Leon Levy Director at the Brooklyn Museum. Florence Müller is the Avenir Foundation Curator of Textile Art and Fashion at the Denver Art Museum. Maureen Footer is an American design historian and writer. She is the author of Dior and His Decorators (Vendome Press, 2018). Jérôme Gautier is Director of Publishing at Christian Dior. He is the author of Dior New Looks (Thames & Hudson, 2015). Matthew Yokobosky is Senior Curator, Fashion and Material Culture, at the Brooklyn Museum. Katerina Jebb is a British artist working in several mediums. 

Christian Dior: The Illustrated World of a Fashion Master is a stunning illustrated biography of legendary designer Christian Dior from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess.

Discover the key moments of Dior's fascinating life and iconic items from the fashion world that he created. Dior's love of flowers, creativity, femininity and good-luck charms were woven into everything he designed, and his New Look remains iconic to this day. Elegantly enclosed by a hardback cover and ribbon, Megan's beautiful illustrations follow Dior through three distinct chapters: the highs and lows of his early life, set against a backdrop of bohemian and wartime Paris; the couture house that he built into an empire in just ten years; and the incredible legacy he left behind for one of fashion's most influential brands.

Christian Dior is a celebration of a man whose life was as remarkable as the clothes that he created, brought to life on the page by the expert hand of Megan Hess.

About the Author:

Megan Hess was destined to draw. An initial career in graphic design evolved into art direction for some of the world's leading design agencies. In 2008, Hess illustrated the New York Times number-one selling book Sex and the City, written by Candace Bushnell. She has since illustrated portraits for Vanity Fair and The New York Times, created animations for Prada in Milan, and illustrated the windows of Bergdorf Goodman in New York. Megan has also illustrated live for bespoke fashion shows around the world including Fendi at Milan Fashion Week, Viktor & Rolf and Christian Dior Couture. Her other renowned clients include Givenchy, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Yves Saint Laurent, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Prada and Cartier. Megan is the author of five bestselling fashion books and two picture books for children. Visit Megan at meganhess.com

The popular young fashion designer takes us through the creation of his favorite gowns, from sketch to dress, updated with fourteen recent creations.

Following the 2008 debut of his eponymous label at New York Fashion Week, Christian Siriano burst into international stardom, becoming a red-carpet favorite and one of today’s most popular young fashion designers. Known for the sophisticated structure and exquisite movement of his gowns, Siriano has also gained fans for his vision of inclusiveness in fashion. In this updated edition of Dresses to Dream About, the beloved designer offers an intimate glimpse into his imaginative design process, featuring fourteen new ensembles.

This book takes readers through the creative journey of Siriano’s coveted dresses, from initial inspiration to finished gown. Each dress featured in the book has been chosen by the designer and its creation is narrated in Siriano’s own words. Sketches, mood boards, and photographs of the designer at work in his Manhattan studio give a behind-the-scenes look of the materials and crafting of his lavish dresses, culminating in images of the finished gowns, presenting an intimate look at the work of one of America’s most accomplished young fashion designers.

About the Author:

Christian Siriano launched his eponymous collection in 2008. His work has become known for whimsical and show-stopping design — from fantasy evening gowns to tailored sportswear, as well as shoes and accessories. In 2013 he was inducted as a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA).

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Пролистать предыдущее издание книги Christian Siriano: Dresses to Dream About

In 1985, Nike released Michael Jordan’s first sneaker, the Air Jordan 1, and sneaker culture was born. Now thousands of people wait in line at Supreme, and companies throw millions of dollars at LeBron James to keep him in their marketing plans. The trend that saw steady growth for decades with the emergence of sports, hip-hop, and sportswear advertising has exploded into a phenomenon. And no one has watched that phenomenon more closely than Complex.

Sneaker of the Year explores the past 35 years of sneaker culture with the expertise, authority, and passion that only Complex can offer. With vibrant photographs and illustrations throughout, as well as input from some of the sneaker world’s most important voices, this compilation is a must-have for hypebeasts and sneakerheads everywhere.

About the Author: 

Complex is a New York-based media platform that reports on trends in style, pop culture, music, and sports, with a focus on streetwear, sneaker culture, hip-hop, and graphic art. It was founded by Marc Ecko in 2002.

A concise account of the history of fashion and costume from prehistoric times through to today.

From the momentus invention of the needle some 40,000 years ago to the development of blue denim, from Neolithic weavers to the biggest names in the fashion industry today – this classic guide covers the landmarks of costume history, the forms and materials used through the ages, the underlying motives of fashion and the ways in which clothes have been used to protect, to express identity, and to attract or to influence others. This sixth edition features a new foreword and concluding chapter by Amy de la Haye. The book is brought right up to date with a discussion about the major political shifts within the fashion industry, highlighting how it has responded to issues surrounding racism and sexism; LGBTQI rights; mental health awareness; body and age diversity and global sustainability.

Contents List:

Foreword • 1. How it all began • 2. Greeks and Romans • 3. Early Europe • 4. The Renaissance and the sixteenth century • 5. The seventeenth century • 6. The eighteenth century • 7. From 1800 to 1850 • 8. From 1850 to 1900 • 9. From 1900 to 1939 • 10. Rationed fashion to pluralistic style • 11. At the turn of the millennium • 12. Fashion since 2010

About the Authors:

James Laver, the 20th century’s leading authority in Britain on the history of costume and fashion, was Keeper of the Department of Prints and Drawings and of Paintings at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, from 1938 until 1959. Amy de la Haye is Rootstein Hopkins Chair of Dress History & Curatorship at London College of Fashion. She was formerly Curator of Twentieth-Century Dress at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Andrew Tucker is a fashion journalist and author of The London Fashion Book; Dries Van Noten; and Fashion: A Crash Course.

Mend, rethink, transform, recreate!

Mending your favorite fabric items -- from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers -- becomes a true art form in Creative Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques -- from embroidery and patching to darning and felting -- that are just challenging enough for experienced menders.

Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and that there are lots of creative ways to create beautifully customized repairs -- some subtle, others making a statement.

She provides 13 techniques that show you how to:

- Apply creative repairs to both knitted and woven fabrics
- Use yarn, floss, ribbon, and fabric to reinvent well-loved garments
- Make understated repairs that add just a touch of contrast, color, or texture
- Use visible mending techniques for bold repairs
- Darn with felt to add body and dimension to a repaired item
- Match your repairs to the damage, the fabric, and the wearer
- Maneuver through tricky places like inseams and underarms

And more!

The 13 illustrated lessons and over 300 color photos in this book provide detailed examples for all the basic techniques. Lots of variations plus plenty of tips and examples (67 in all) provide you with all the guidance you need to rethink and repair beautifully.

The stunning photos will inspire you to get creative on that fraying neckline or worn elbow!

About the Author:

Hikaru Noguchi is a knitted textile designer. Her passion for fabric has led her to become one of the world's leading experts in darning, with the aim to creatively fix rather than discard. Her darning books, including Darning: Repair, Make, Mend are popular all around the globe, and her textiles have been widely exhibited and are sold in boutiques worldwide. 

Even in times of economic hardship, perfume is an affordable luxury, recognized for its ability to make us not only smell good but also feel great. No woman’s dressing table or bathroom cabinet is complete without at least one bottle. Cult Perfumes is the first book to explore the most exclusive boutique perfumeries producing some of the world’s most captivating scents. Tessa Williams documents more than 25 perfumeries and brands, ranging from the pharmacy of Santa Maria Novella in Florence, established by Dominican friars in 1221, and the classic English company Floris, founded in 1730, to the new eponymous range created by the famed fragrance expert Roja Dove. Williams goes behind the scenes at each perfumery to interview the perfumers and explore the evolution of the company, the ethos behind the brand, and its signature scents. With a concise illustrated introduction to the history of perfume-making and features on iconic perfumes, future cult classics and the so-called ‘noses’ who keep the brands attuned to today’s popular scents, Cult Perfumes will be as alluring to lovers and collectors of perfume as the fragrances it presents.

- Covers more than 25 cult perfumeries and luxury fragrance houses from around the world, including Annick Goutal, Creed, Frédéric Malle, Miller Harris and Robert Piguet
- Includes features on leading 'noses' in the industry, the creation of iconic scents, and key ingredients in perfume-making
- With more than 300 historical and contemporary images, including advertisements, packaging and the interiors of the perfumeries

Celebrating 250 years of male self-expression, investigating the portraiture and wardrobe of the fashionable British man

The style of the dandy is elegant but bold ― dedicated to the perfection of taste. This meticulously choreographed look has a vibrant history; the legacy of Beau Brummell, the original dandy of Regency England, can be traced in the clothing of urban dandies today. Dandy Style celebrates 250 years of male self-expression, investigating the portraiture and wardrobe of the fashionable British man. Combining fashion, art, and photography, the historic and the contemporary, the provocative and the respectable, it considers key themes in the development of male style and identity, including elegance, uniformity, and spectacle. Various types of dandy are represented by iconic figures such as Oscar Wilde, Edward VIII as Prince of Wales, and Gilbert & George. They appear alongside the seminal designs of Vivienne Westwood, Ozwald Boateng, and Alexander McQueen; and portraits by Thomas Gainsborough and David Hockney.

About the Author:

Shaun Cole is associate professor in fashion at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton. Miles Lambert is curator of costume at Manchester Art Gallery.

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The first comprehensive overview of the legendary house of Dior, from its founding in 1947 to today, featuring over 180 collections presented through original catwalk photography

On the 70th anniversary of Dior’s first-ever collection (the iconic ‘New Look’, launched in spring 1947), this book charts Christian Dior’s fabled collections and those of his successors Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, and Raf Simons, as well as Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut presentations for the house.

Every haute couture collection is represented, as are ready-to-wear collections from the arrival of John Galliano onwards. Complete with an introduction and designer profiles by Alexander Fury, this book offers a unique opportunity to chart the development of one of the most influential and luxurious fashion brands of all time and discover rarely seen creations.

With over 1,100 images, this treasure trove of inspiration will be the must-have reference for all fashion professionals and Dior fans.

Contents List:

 • Introduction: Looking To The New
• 1947: S/S 1947: Haute Couture The ‘New Look (‘Corolle’ and ‘8’ Lines)
• A/W 1947–1948: Haute Couture ‘The New Look Pushed to Extremes’: 1948
• S/S 1948: Haute Couture The ‘Zig-Zag’ & ‘Envol’ Lines
• A/W 1948–1949: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Ailée’ (Winged Line)
• 1949: S/S 1949 Haute Couture The ‘Trompe L’œil’ Line
• A/W 1949–1950: Haute Couture The ‘Milieu du Siècle’ (Mid-Century) Collection
• 1950: S/S 1950 Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Verticale’ (Vertical Line)
• A/W 1950–1951: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Oblique’ (Oblique Line)
• S/S 1951: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Naturelle’ (Natural Line)
• A/W 1951–1952: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Longue’ (Long Line)
• S/S 1952: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Sinueuse’ (Sinuous Line)
• A/W 1952–1953: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Profilée’ (Profile Line)
• S/S 1953: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Tulipe’ (Tulip Line)
• A/W 1953–1954: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Vivante’ (Living Line)
• 1954 S/S 1954 Haute Couture: The ‘Ligne Muguet’ (Lily of the Valley Line)
• A/W 1954–1955: Haute Couture The ‘H’ Line
• 1955 S/S 1955: Haute Couture The ‘A’ Line
• A/W 1955–1956: Haute Couture The ‘Y’ Line
• 1956 S/S 1956: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Flèche’ (Arrow Line)
• A/W 1956–1957: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Aimant’ (Magnet Line)
• 1957 S/S 1957 Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Libre’ (Free Line)
• A/W 1957–1958: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Fuseau’ (Spindle Line)s

About the Authors:

Alexander Fury is chief fashion correspondent at T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and was formerly Men’s Critic for vogue.com. He was fashion editor of the Independent, I and the Independent on Sunday from 2013 to 2016, and was named one of InStyle magazine’s 20 most powerful people in fashion in 2015.

Adélia Sabatini is Commissioning Editor for fashion at Thames & Hudson and a former contributor to Glass and Apollo magazines.son and a former contributor to Glass and Apollo magazines.

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«Dior Catwalk: The Complete Collections» – это первый развернутый обзор легендарного дома Dior, с момента его основания в 1947 году и досегодняшнего дня. В книге представлено более чем 180 коллекций, с оригинальными фотографиями с подиума.

Издание выпущено к 70-й годовщине первой коллекции дома Диор – культового «Нового взгляда» (1947 г.) На страницах книги содержатся легендарные работы самого Кристиана Диора, а также его приемников: Ив Сен-Лорана, Марка Бохана, Джанфранко Ферре, Джона Гальяно и Рафа Саймонса, а также дебютные презентации Марии Грации Чиури.

Книга «Dior Catwalk: The Complete Collections» демонстрирует все коллекции от кутюр, в том числе – с момента появления Джона Гальяно. Совместно с введением и биографиями дизайнеров от автора Александа Фьюри, эта книга предоставляет уникальную возможность изучить все этапы развития одного из самых влиятельных и роскошных модных брендов всех времен и открыть для себя редкие модели одежды. С более чем 1100 снимками, эта сокровищница вдохновения станет обязательным справочником для всех профессионалов моды и поклонников Dior.

Об авторе:

Александр Фьюри, главный модный корреспондент «T: The New York Times Style Magazine», ранее был критиком «Men для vogue.com». Также он был модным редактором «Independent» с 2013 по 2016 год. Александр был удостоен званияодного из 20 самых влиятельных людей моды, по версии In Style, в 2015 году.

Аделия Сабатини является модным редактором в Thames&Hudson, а также бывшим сотрудником Glass и Apollomagazines.son и журналов «Glass и Apollo».

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Chloé Catwalk: The Complete Collections

Dior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the “New Look,” Christian Dior’s landmark first collection that marked a sea change in women’s dress after the Second World War, Dior is known today for its exquisite couture line of dramatic dresses. 

This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns from the entire era of Christian Dior haute couture, including dresses designed by Dior himself. All of the images were shot by Patrick Demarchelier, known for his exquisite fashion portraits that grace the pages of Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and many other magazines. 

About the Authors:

Dior was started in Paris by designer Christian Dior in 1946. In addition to haute couture, Dior also produces ready-to-wear, men’s couture, accessories, and perfume. Patrick Demarchelier is one of the best-known fashion photographers in the world. His work appears in top fashion magazines, including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and Marie Claire. He also shoots advertising campaigns for couture houses, including Dior, Chanel, YSL, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein. Ingrid Sischy is the former editor-in-chief of Interview magazine and the international editor for Vanity Fair’s European editions.

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Благодаря творческому тандему Dior и Патрика Демаршелье увидел свет художественных альбом, который знакомит читателя с историей одного из самых знаменитых модных домов. На страницах издания – знаковые модели, которые в свое время стали прорывом в мире дизайнерской одежды.

Кристиан Диор создал свою империю благодаря таланту и интуиции. Он сумел разгадать, чего хочет женщина в суровые послевоенные годы, и признал за ней право оставаться воздушной, утонченной и прекрасной. Концепция New Look принесла успех начинающему дизайнеру и вернула женственность в Париж.

Двести сорок страниц альбома представляют историю одной модной революции. Здесь снимки нарядов коллекции 1947 г., с которой началось триумфальное шествие Кристиана Диора, работы Ив Сен Лорана, платья Марка Боана и, конечно же, шедевры Джона Гальяно, который принял эстафету. Эпоха следует за эпохой в фасонах и образах, переданных через объектив одного из самых известных фотохудожников нашего времени.

В книге представлены снимки, сделанные автором по всему миру. В кадре более ста кутюрных нарядов, вдохновенные образы и самые прекрасные женщины современности: Наталья Водянова, Жизель Бундхен, Шарлиз Терон и др.

Патрик Демаршелье родился в Гавре в 1943 г. и с юных лет увлекся искусством фотографии. Художник пережил немало на пути к успеху, однако талант и сильная натура позволили ему получить признание и успех. Полное отсутствие образования не помешало мастеру создавать культовые календари для Pirelli, выпускать популярные альбомы, появляться на страницах авторитетных изданий, таких как Elle, Rolling Stone, Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, а также сотрудничать с мировыми домами моды.

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Пролистать книгу Dior Couture by Demarchelier

In 1947 Christian Dior rocked the fashion world with his New Look, which dominated postwar fashion and firmly secured the name of his house in the minds of the public and the fashion industry. He drew on historical models of femininity, the unique skills of Parisian haute couture, and a myriad of suppliers to produce stunning designs that captured a mood of optimism after World War II.

Dior also designed and marketed ready-made luxe lines and broke new ground by creating and controlling innovative global licensing agreements for all Dior products, from perfume to stockings, jewellery, bathing suits, and even men’s ties.

Newly expanded and updated to accompany the V&A Exhibition Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this absorbing and beautiful book examines the seminal years of Christian Dior, 1947–57, from a truly international perspective.

About the Author

Alexandra Palmer is the Nora E. Vaughan Senior Curator of Costume at the Royal Ontario Museum, where she has curated numerous exhibitions including Elite Elegance: Couture Fashion in the 1950s. Her books include Couture and Commerce: the Transatlantic Fashion Trade in the 1950s, Old Clothes, New Looks: Second Hand Fashion,  and Christian Dior: History and Modernity.

This elegant volume — featuring silver gilded pages and an open spine binding so that it lays flat to show off the photographs to their best advantage — explores Dior's long history of creativity, beauty, and success through a celebration of one of our most profound emotions.

"Women, with their ever-sharp instincts, understood that I not only wanted to make them more beautiful but happier too." — Christian Dior

Since 1947, through its haute couture and fragrance collections, the House of Dior has enhanced the lives of women by bringing them moments of resplendent beauty. On the radiant faces of Dior's models and muses, and through the exuberance of its creative studios and runway shows, joy shines like a bouquet of fireworks and luminous smiles. Through this emblematic selection of iconic illustrations and behind-the-scenes images from fashion shows and workshops, this beautifully crafted volume traces Dior's recurring themes of creativity, the inspiration of nature, friendship, and success. Drawing from Dior's own archives and from those of fashion's greatest photographers, the book presents privileged moments graced by the women and men of Dior who express the house's eternal joie de vivre.

An inspiring text drawing from literature, philosophy, and Dior's creative history, celebrates the many facets of an exalted state of being, providing the unique perspective that resides at the heart of this beautiful book.

About the Author:

Muriel Teodori studied philosophy and holds a Ph.D. in psychoanalysis. Writer for Elle, Air France Magazine, Femmes, and La Lettre du Cinema, she also writes scenarios, opera and lyrics, and has taught the art of scriptwriting at the Femis at Paris University 3, and the CEENA in France.

Published to mark the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s greatest couture houses, this gorgeous book combines Christian Dior’s classics with the newest creations

Christian Dior achieved immortality with his first collection in 1947. His ‘New Look’ amazed the world as it emerged after wartime austerity, and reset the boundaries of modern elegance. Dior’s search for the perfect line and the ideal silhouette has been celebrated by couturiers of the first rank: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri have all made their distinctive contribution.

This book honours Dior’s influence by celebrating the elements of style for every generation since 1947, through inspired pairings of classic and contemporary photographs. Six thematic chapters express outstanding Dior characteristics, including the silhouette, the evening gown and the eternal muse - in short, the aspects of the House that lend it unique distinction both then and now. The most beautiful fashion plates from Dior’s own time sit beside examples of the house’s creations through the decades. The resonance between classic archive photographs and the latest most up-to-date frames is clear and compelling.

Contents List:

Prelude
Chapter 1 Field of Dreams
Chapter 2 Strike a Pose!
Chapter 3 Return of Romance
Chapter 4 Princesses in Bloom
Chapter 5 Muses
Chapter 6 Dior’s Guidelines

About the Author:

Jérôme Gautier is an expert on fashion photography and the history of fashion. His book Chanel: The Vocabulary of Style was published to critical acclaim by Thames & Hudson in 2011.