Description

An extraordinary fashion coffee table book celebrating the House of Dior's legacy in the United States, featuring 150 stunning photographs from iconic American photographers.

Published on the occasion of the retrospective staged at the Brooklyn Museum, this remarkable fashion book chronicles the history of the House of Dior from 1947, when Christian Dior heralded the birth of a new era of elegance with his revolutionary New Look, to the present day, with a special focus on the House's legacy in America.

Featuring a sophisticated Swiss binding, this book presents the exhibition's highlights with creations by Christian Dior and the artistic directors who succeeded him:

- Yves Saint Laurent
- Marc Bohan
- Gianfranco Ferré
- John Galliano
- Raf Simons
- Maria Grazia Chiuri

Captured by artist Katerina Jebb, some of the House's most legendary designs are displayed in highly unique images, with a portfolio of iconic photographs by American masters, including:

- Richard Avedon
- Cass Bird
- Henry Clarke
- Louise Dahl-Wolfe
- Zoë Ghertner
- Ethan James Green

Beautifully designed, this comprehensive history of the House of Dior underscores the fashion designer's undeniable cultural influence and is a luxurious addition to the library of any lover of classic design and fashion history.