Dior: Couture
Dior: Couture
hardback
Published:
16 November, 2011
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Description
This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns from the entire era of Christian Dior haute couture, including dresses designed by Dior himself. All of the images were shot by Patrick Demarchelier, known for his exquisite fashion portraits that grace the pages of Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and many other magazines.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780847838028 |
| ISBN10 | 0847838021 |
| Number Of Pages | 250 |
| Item Weight | 3016 g |
| Product Dimensions | 287 x 361 x 32 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Rizzoli International Publications |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
"...far and away the most gorgeous book on the house..." ~The New York Times
"Dior Couture immortalizes one of the most important and long-lived couture houses in the world and is a book that anyone with an interest in fashion will want for their library." ~Huffington Post
"Books such as this are rare and should be considered a must for any fashion library and certainly for anyone with a serious interest in fashion as an art form." ~New York Journal of Books
Author's Bio
Dior was started in Paris by designer Christian Dior in 1946. In addition to haute couture, Dior also produces ready-to-wear, men’s couture, accessories, and perfume. Patrick Demarchelier is one of the best-known fashion photographers in the world. His work appears in top fashion magazines, including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and Marie Claire. He also shoots advertising campaigns for couture houses, including Dior, Chanel, YSL, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein. Ingrid Sischy is the former editor-in-chief of Interview magazine and the international editor for Vanity Fair’s European editions.