Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by storm. This charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment.
Christian Dior's celebrated autobiography offers an intimate look at the life, imagination, and career of the legendary designer whose revolutionary "New Look" transformed fashion in 1947 and helped redefine postwar elegance.
Combining personal reflection with professional insight, Dior by Dior reveals the story behind one of the most influential names in fashion history.
With warmth, humility, and candor, Dior recounts his childhood in Granville, the formative relationships that shaped him, the struggles preceding his success, and the unexpected rise of his couture house. Along the way, he shares the inspirations, tastes, and creative principles that guided his work and established his distinctive vision.
This classic volume provides a rare behind-the-scenes portrait of Paris haute couture during the 1940s and 1950s. Dior describes the inner workings of a great fashion house, offering readers a firsthand account of the artistry, discipline, and craftsmanship required to create world-renowned collections.
Elegant, insightful, and enduringly relevant, Dior by Dior is essential reading for fashion enthusiasts, designers, historians, and anyone interested in the life of a creative visionary whose influence continues to shape the world of luxury fashion.
"an excellent primary source...and invaluable addition
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