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The first comprehensive overview of the legendary house of Dior, from its founding in 1947 to today, featuring over 180 collections presented through original catwalk photography
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Published to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Dior’s first ever collection (the iconic ‘New Look’, launched in spring 1947), this book charts Christian Dior’s fabled collections and those of his successors Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, and Raf Simons, as well as Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut presentations for the house.
Every haute couture collection is represented, as are ready-to-wear collections from the arrival of John Galliano onwards. Complete with an introduction and designer profiles by Alexander Fury, this book offers a unique opportunity to chart the development of one of the most influential and luxurious fashion brands of all time and discover rarely seen creations.
With over 1,100 images, this treasure trove of inspiration will be the must-have reference for all fashion professionals and Dior fans.
Every haute couture collection is represented, as are ready-to-wear collections from the arrival of John Galliano onwards. Complete with an introduction and designer profiles by Alexander Fury, this book offers a unique opportunity to chart the development of one of the most influential and luxurious fashion brands of all time and discover rarely seen creations.
With over 1,100 images, this treasure trove of inspiration will be the must-have reference for all fashion professionals and Dior fans.
Reviews
'An extraordinary collection [that] document[s] the house’s output over the past 70 years and through seven creative directors'
Vogue
'A must-have for anyone who calls themselves a fashion fan'
LOVE magazine
'Filled to the brim with beautiful clothes and even more beautiful women, it’s one to read when life is lacking glamour'
Daily Mail
'Pure fashion pornography'
10 Magazine
'A fashion bible'
ES Magazine
'Glorious'
Gloss
'Spectacular'
Irish Sunday Independent
'The infamous Catwalk book series, published by Thames & Hudson, are made up of the modern day fashion worshipper’s holy bibles ... The Catwalk books are extraordinary in mapping out fashion trajectories lost to the pre-digital age'
SHOWStudio
Product Information
Book Details
Format: Hardback with printed cloth (without jacket)
Size: 27.7 x 19.0 cm
Extent: 632 pp
Illustrations: 1146
Publication date: 22 June 2017
ISBN: 9780500519349
Contents List
Introduction: Looking To The New • 1947: S/S 1947: Haute Couture The ‘New Look (‘Corolle’ and ‘8’ Lines) • A/W 1947–1948: Haute Couture ‘The New Look Pushed to Extremes’: 1948 • S/S 1948: Haute Couture The ‘Zig-Zag’ & ‘Envol’ Lines • A/W 1948–1949: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Ailée’ (Winged Line) • 1949: S/S 1949 Haute Couture The ‘Trompe L’œil’ Line • A/W 1949–1950: Haute Couture The ‘Milieu du Siècle’ (Mid-Century) Collection • 1950: S/S 1950 Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Verticale’ (Vertical Line) • A/W 1950–1951: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Oblique’ (Oblique Line) • S/S 1951: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Naturelle’ (Natural Line) • A/W 1951–1952: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Longue’ (Long Line) • S/S 1952: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Sinueuse’ (Sinuous Line) • A/W 1952–1953: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Profilée’ (Profile Line) • S/S 1953: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Tulipe’ (Tulip Line) • A/W 1953–1954: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Vivante’ (Living Line) • 1954 S/S 1954 Haute Couture: The ‘Ligne Muguet’ (Lily of the Valley Line) • A/W 1954–1955: Haute Couture The ‘H’ Line • 1955 S/S 1955: Haute Couture The ‘A’ Line • A/W 1955–1956: Haute Couture The ‘Y’ Line • 1956 S/S 1956: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Flèche’ (Arrow Line) • A/W 1956–1957: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Aimant’ (Magnet Line) • 1957 S/S 1957 Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Libre’ (Free Line) • A/W 1957–1958: Haute Couture The ‘Ligne Fuseau’ (Spindle Line)
About the Author
Alexander Fury is chief fashion correspondent at T: The New York Times Style Magazine, and was formerly Men’s Critic for vogue.com. He was fashion editor of the Independent, i and the Independent on Sunday from 2013 to 2016, and was named one of InStyle magazine’s 20 most powerful people in fashion in 2015.
Adélia Sabatini is Commissioning Editor for fashion at Thames & Hudson and a former contributor to Glass and Apollo magazines. She is also co-author of Dior Catwalk.
Adélia Sabatini is Commissioning Editor for fashion at Thames & Hudson and a former contributor to Glass and Apollo magazines. She is also co-author of Dior Catwalk.
