The World According to Christian Dior

An elegant collection of Christian Dior's maxims on style, women, and inspiration, presented in a fashionable gift format. Credited with creating some of the most luxurious and spectacular haute couture pieces of all time, Christian Dior became a fashion icon overnight in 1947 with the launch of his 'New Look' - sumptuous hourglass silhouettes that provided a welcome tonic to the austerity of wartime. Its wild success, and the global fame that ensued, were built on the designer's subtle understanding of fashion, couture, style, elegance, and women - a perspective and insight best revealed in Dior's own words, which are gathered here for the first time.

Rightly described as the 'Designer of Dreams' in the recent blockbuster exhibition on the house of Dior that attracted millions of visitors the world over, Christian Dior was an unrivaled arbiter in the world of high fashion. Dior was generous with his advice on all things, from style and how to dress ('No elegant woman follows fashion blindly', he once declared), to his insights into the creative process, invaluable for any budding designer. Presented in a beautiful package and accessible format, The World According to Christian Dior is the perfect gift for fashion fans, published on the occasion of the house's 75th anniversary.

Details

• Edited by:Patrick Mauries, Jean-Christophe Napias
• Format:Hardback 176 pages, c. 60 illustrations
• Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd
• Imprint:Thames & Hudson Ltd
• ISBN:9780500024140
• Published:24 Feb 2022
• Classifications:Fashion & textiles: design
• Readership:General (US: Trade)
• Weight:348g
• Dimensions:125 x 321 x 25 (mm)
• Pub. Country:United Kingdom
• Country of Origin:GB
• Tariff Codes:49019900
• For sale in: All countries