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The illustrated story of Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand's journey after the death of its founder.
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Little Book of Dior is the beautifully illustrated story of Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand's journey after the death of its founder.Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian haute couture scene is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. An art gallerist with a contemporary vision, Dior's debut haute couture collection invented the 'new look' silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves. The House of Dior's unique look blended the traditional, artisanal skills of the French fashion house - tailoring and intricate embellishment - with a modern sensibility.Dior was only helmed by its founder for a decade, but has flourished under the creative direction of some of the most storied names in fashion. In the present day, Maria Grazia Chiuri steers the brand as it stays true to its identity of opulence, femininity, drama and the creation of what Christian Dior called 'the complete look', from garments to perfume and shoes. An exquisitely curated selection of illustrations accompanied by fashion writer Karen Homer's authoritative text presents the journey of a brand known today as the last word in opulence, drama and femininity.
Author Biography
Karen Homer is an author and fashion journalist who has written for Vogue and The Times. Her books include Things a Woman Should Know About Style and Dressing Marilyn. She lives in London.
Table of Contents
Introduction * Early Life * The House of Dior * The War Years * The New Look * House of Dior: 1950s * Hollywood and Socialites * Dior without Dior * Accessories * Fragrance and Beauty * Suggested Reading * Index.
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An exquisitely curated selection of illustrations accompanied by fashion writer Karen Homer's authoritative text presents the journey of a brand known today as the last word in opulence, drama and femininity.
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The illustrated story of Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand's journey after the death of its founder. Little Book of Dior is the beautifully illustrated story of Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand's journey after the death of its founder. Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian haute couture scene is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. An art gallerist with a contemporary vision, Dior's debut haute couture collection invented the 'new look' silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves. The House of Dior's unique look blended the traditional, artisanal skills of the French fashion house - tailoring and intricate embellishment - with a modern sensibility. Dior was only helmed by its founder for a decade, but has flourished under the creative direction of some of the most storied names in fashion. In the present day, Maria Grazia Chiuri steers the brand as it stays true to its identity of opulence, femininity, drama and the creation of what Christian Dior called 'the complete look', from garments to perfume and shoes. An exquisitely curated selection of illustrations accompanied by fashion writer Karen Homer's authoritative text presents the journey of a brand known today as the last word in opulence, drama and femininity.
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An exquisitely curated selection of illustrations accompanied by fashion writer Karen Homer's authoritative text presents the journey of a brand known today as the last word in opulence, drama and femininity.
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The 'Dior: Designer of Dreams' exhibition at London's V&A sold out 19 days after opening, and visitor numbers exceeded 480k (more than their redcord Alexander McQueen exhibition). The same exhibition attracted 700k visitors at the Mus
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The Dior: Designer of Dreams exhibition at London's V&A sold out 19 days after opening, and visitor numbers exceeded 480k (more than their redcord Alexander McQueen exhibition). The same exhibition attracted 700k visitors at the Mus
Details ISBN1787393771 Author Karen Homer Year 2020 ISBN-10 1787393771 ISBN-13 9781787393776 Publication Date 2020-06-01 Pages 160 Format Hardcover Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group Imprint Welbeck Publishing Group Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 746.92092 Language English Audience General/Trade Series Little Book Of Fashion Illustrations 100 clr and b&w illus and photos NZ Release Date 2021-01-04 AU Release Date 2021-01-04 UK Release Date 2020-03-05 We've got this
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