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Christian Dior

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Christian Dior presents a stunning celebration of the iconic fashion house from its 1947 founding to the present day. Showcasing haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior and successors like Yves Saint Laurent and Maria Grazia Chiuri, this book captures the artistry and evolution of Dior through evocative photography and insightful descriptions, in tandem with the major Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition Designer of Dreams.
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This beautifully curated book is ideal for fashion lovers, couture enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the legacy of one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses. It appeals to readers interested in art, culture, and high fashion history.

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Capturing the highlights of the major V&A exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this stunning book celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the present day.

Capturing the highlights of the major Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams

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Capturing the highlights of the major Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, this stunning souvenir celebrates the House of Dior from its foundation in 1947 to the present day.

Haute-couture gowns by Christian Dior and the illustrious creative directors who followed him—Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferrè, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri—are showcased here, each described by Oriole Cullen and atmospherically photographed by Laziz Hamani.

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Praised as an enchanting volume filled with breathtaking gowns, authentic design sketches, and phenomenal photography, this book is hailed as the perfect keepsake for haute-couture enthusiasts. It has been described as "stunning" by The Observer Magazine and recognised by Country & Town House and Town and Country as an essential companion to the V&A exhibition, ideal for fashion devotees.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851779901

Publisher: V & A Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 January 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: V & A Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Oriole Cullen is curator of Fashion and Textiles at the V&A. Connie Karol Burks is Assistant Curator, Furniture, Textiles and Fashion.

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