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Christian Dior - Christian Bérard
A Cheerful Melancholy
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With more than 100 images from the Dior archives, this book immerses the readers in the heart of the lives of Christian Dior and Christian Bérard.
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Christian Dior - Christian Bérard chronicles the profound friendship that blossomed between Christian Dior and Christian Bérard at the end of the 1920s. Their relationship was nurtured by shared interests and a remarkable synergy.
Christian Dior is renowned for his architectural approach as a couturier, reshaping the silhouette of women for generations. In contrast, Christian Bérard was a versatile artist—painter, illustrator, and theatre designer, working with talents such as Jean Cocteau. Both left indelible marks on each other’s careers.
This book delves into the lives of Christian Dior and Christian Bérard, enriched by more than 100 images from the Dior archives, offering readers an intimate immersion into their worlds.
Author: Laurence Bénaïm is a distinguished French journalist, biographer, and writer. Her journalistic contributions appear in prominent international magazines like Vogue and The Business of Fashion. She is also known for Yves Saint Laurent, a biography published by Rizzoli.
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- Featuring over 100 images from the Dior archives, this book offers an in-depth exploration of the lives of Christian Dior and Christian Bérard.
- Published in conjunction with the Christian Bérard exhibition at the Galerie Dior in Paris in May 2023.
- Includes 130 colour illustrations.
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The book is a collaborative effort with Dior and offers a joint biography of the couturier and painter, Christian Dior and Christian Bérard. It combines a richly crafted narrative with images from renowned photographers and archival documents, reflecting on the unique relationship between the two individuals.
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ISBN: 9782073020642
Publisher: Gallimard
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 November 2023
Country: France
Imprint: Gallimard
Illustration: 130 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 170.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 804g
Pages: 308
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About the Author
Laurence Bénaïm is a French journalist, biographer, and writer. As a journalist, she works with several international magazines such as Vogue or The Business of Fashion. She is also, among other titles, the author of Yves Saint Laurent, a biography published by Rizzoli.
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