Overview

On 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.

Full Product Details

Author:   Alexander Fury ,  Adélia Sabatini
Publisher:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint:   Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight:   2.710kg
ISBN:  

9780500519349

ISBN 10:   050051934
Pages:   632
Publication Date:   22 June 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

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)

Reviews

'Spectacular' - Irish Sunday Independent 'Glorious' - Gloss 'Pure fashion pornography' - 10 Magazine '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 themself a fashion fan' - LOVE magazine 'A fashion bible' - ES 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

'Filled to the brim with beautiful clothes and even more beautiful women, it's one to read when life is lacking glamour' - Daily Mail 'A fashion bible' - ES Magazine 'A must-have for anyone who calls themself a fashion fan' - LOVE magazine 'An extraordinary collection [that] document[s] the house's output over the past 70 years and through seven creative directors' - Vogue 'Pure fashion pornography' - 10 Magazine 'Glorious' - Gloss 'Spectacular' - Irish Sunday Independent

Author Information

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.

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