Dior by Dior (New ed) - The Autobiography of Christian Dior

Zusatztext "an excellent primary source...and invaluable additionto fashion history literature"   Informationen zum Autor Christian Dior was born in Granville, Normandy, in 1905. He opened his own couture house in 1947, revolutionizing fashion with the “New Look.” He was created a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1950 and died in 1957. Klappentext 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. It is also a unique portrait of classic Paris haute couture of the 1950s and offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Dior details his childhood in Granville, the family and friends closest to him, his most difficult years and sudden success, as well as his sources of inspiration and creative processes. Zusammenfassung 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.

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"A fascinating insight into the iconic design house" Hello Magazine

Product details

• Authors: Dior Christian, Christian Dior
• Assisted by: Antonia Fraser (Translation)
• Publisher: Victoria and Albert Museum
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.08.2018
• EAN: 9781851779789
• ISBN: 978-1-85177-978-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 190 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 300 g
• Series: V&A Fashion Perspectives
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; Autobiography: general, Fashion and style guides, Fashion and textile design