Description
Book SynopsisDior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the â??New Look,â? Christian Diorâ??s landmark first collection that marked a sea change in womenâ??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, Harperâ??s Bazaar, Glamour, and many other magazines.
Trade Review"...far and away the most gorgeous book on the house..." ~
The New York Times
"Dior Couture immortalizes one of the most important and long-lived couture houses in the world and is a book that anyone with an interest in fashion will want for their library." ~
Huffington Post
"Books such as this are rare and should be considered a must for any fashion library and certainly for anyone with a serious interest in fashion as an art form." ~
New York Journal of Books
