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Karen Homer - The Little Book of Dior (2nd Hand Hardback)
SKU B004088
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Synopsis
Little Book of Dior is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of 70 years of opulent fashion.
Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian fashion world is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. Dior's debut collection in 1947 invented the New Look silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves.
Recounting Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the fashion house's evolution under Christian Dior's creative direction successors - Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri – Little Book of Dior is a stylish gift for any lover of fashion.
With 100 stunning images and expert text, Little Book of Dior explores the spectacular rise of the House of Dior from its evolution under Christian Dior's creative direction right up to his successors, from Yves Saint Laurent to Maria Grazia Chiuri.
Details
- Format : Smaller 2nd Hand Hardback (No Dust Jacket Issued)
- Condition : As New
- Category : Non-Fiction - The Arts, Photography & Fashion
- Published : 2020 (Welbeck)
- ISBN : 9781787393776
- SKU : B004088
- PPC : LL300gm
- RRP : £12.99
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
"Customers find the book to be a good quality hardback with nice blush colour, though some note it's not as described in the picture. They appreciate its decorative value and consider it excellent for gift-giving, with one mentioning it's perfect for Dior enthusiasts." - Amazon AI Review Summary.
Note : This is not a great picture, the cover is creamy, pinky, blush colour.
AI Summary
A beautifully produced celebration of one of fashion's most iconic houses, The Little Book of Dior traces the story of Christian Dior from his revolutionary 1947 "New Look" - which transformed post-war fashion overnight - through the successive creative directors who have shaped the house ever since. Compact yet richly illustrated, it is an elegant introduction to Dior's enduring legacy of glamour, craftsmanship, and feminine silhouette, and a perfect gift for any fashion lover.
The Author
Karen Homer is an established fashion journalist who worked as a fashion columnist for The Times and has contributed to the Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Elle, World of Interiors and Vogue. She is the bestselling author of the Little Book of Dior and Things a Woman Should Know About Style. She lives in London.
