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Dior Catwalk

The Complete Collections
Series: Catwalk
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Dior Catwalk by Alexander Fury and Adélia Sabatini is a lavishly illustrated chronicle that explores the evolution of Dior's fashion house through its iconic runway shows. The book showcases over seventy years of high fashion, capturing the creativity and elegance that define Dior’s legacy, with images and insights into the styles and designers behind this iconic brand. It serves as both a visual feast for fashion enthusiasts and a comprehensive reference for anyone interested in the rich history of haute couture.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in haute couture and the legacy of a major fashion house. It offers a comprehensive journey through the stunning collections over the years and features exquisite photographs capturing intricate designs. You'll appreciate the insights into the creative vision behind iconic runway moments.

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The first comprehensive overview of the legendary house of Dior, from its founding in 1947 to today, published in collaboration with Dior to mark its 70th anniversary.

The first comprehensive overview of the legendary house of Dior, from its founding in 1947 to today, featuring over 180 collections presented through original catwalk photography

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On the 70th anniversary of Dior's first ever collection, the iconic 'New Look' launched in spring 1947, Dior Catwalk charts Christian Dior's fabled collections and those of his successors: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, and Raf Simons, as well as Maria Grazia Chiuri's debut presentations for the house.

Every haute couture collection is represented, as are ready-to-wear collections from the arrival of John Galliano onwards. Complete with an introduction and designer profiles by Alexander Fury, this book offers a unique opportunity to chart the development of one of the most influential and luxurious fashion brands of all time and discover rarely seen creations.

With over 1,100 images, this treasure trove of inspiration will be the must-have reference for all fashion professionals and Dior fans.

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Dior Catwalk by Alexander Fury and Adélia Sabatini is acclaimed as a comprehensive fashion archive spanning 70 years and highlighting the works of seven creative directors at the prestigious house. Critics hail it as an essential for fashion enthusiasts, with its visually stunning showcase of iconic designs. It is also praised for its ability to inject glamour and is often regarded as a quintessential fashion reference, capturing the evolution of the brand.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500519349

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 197 Illustrations, black and white; 949 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 2710g

Pages: 632

About the Author

Alexander Fury is chief fashion correspondent at T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and was formerly Men's Critic for vogue.com. He was fashion editor of the Independent, i and the Independent on Sunday from 2013 to 2016, and was named one of InStyle magazine's 20 most powerful people in fashion in 2015.

Adélia Sabatini is Commissioning Editor for fashion at Thames & Hudson and a former contributor to Glass and Apollo magazines. She is also co-author of Dior Catwalk.

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