Christian Dior is a stunning volume that celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the present day.
“One of the must-have books dealing with the history of Maison Dior.” –Jeffrey Felner, New York Journal of Books Haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior and the illustrious creative directors who followed him–Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferr?, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri–are showcased here, atmospherically photographed by Laziz Hamani. Archival material–including design sketches by Christian Dior–and press and fashion photography provide colorful context, amplified by introductory texts to each section by V&A fashion curator Oriole Cullen. The book looks at Dior’s creative collaborations with influential British manufacturers, and his most notable British clients, from Princess Margaret to author Nancy Mitford and ballet dancer Margot Fonteyn. It also revisits Dior’s spectacular fashion shows staged in England’s most luxurious stately homes, including at Blenheim Palace in 1954.Author: Oriole Cullen, Connie Karol Burks
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
Published: 04/09/2019
Pages: 226
Weight: 3.8lbs
Size: 12.10h x 9.30w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781851779901
Language: English
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