Christian Dior
Christian Dior
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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 Ferré, 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.
“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 Ferré, 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.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Oriole Cullen is curator of fashion and textiles at the V&A. Connie Karol Burks is assistant curator of furniture, textiles, and fashion at the V&A.
PRODUCT DETAILS
ISBN: 9781851779901
Publisher: V & A Publishing
Format: Hardback Cloth over boards
Pub Date: 20190409
Height: 11.875 inches
Width: 9 inches
No. of Pages: 226
Illustrations: 150 illustrations
Category: DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories
Category: DESIGN / Textile & Costume