An extraordinary book celebrating the unique connection between the House of Dior and the United States.
Published on the occasion of the retrospective staged at the Brooklyn Museum, this new title 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 Ferre, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri. Captured by artist Katerina Jebb, some of the House's most legendary designs are displayed in highly unique images. A portfolio of iconic photographs by American masters - including Richard Avedon, Cass Bird, Henry Clarke, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Zoe Ghertner, Ethan James Green, Tyler Mitchell, Irving Penn, and many more - underscores Dior's undeniable cultural influence.
An extraordinary book celebrating the unique connection between the House of Dior and the United States.
Published on the occasion of the retrospective staged at the Brooklyn Museum, this new title 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 Ferre, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri. Captured by artist Katerina Jebb, some of the House's most legendary designs are displayed in highly unique images. A portfolio of iconic photographs by American masters - including Richard Avedon, Cass Bird, Henry Clarke, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Zoe Ghertner, Ethan James Green, Tyler Mitchell, Irving Penn, and many more - underscores Dior's undeniable cultural influence.
Maureen Footer is an American design historian and
writer. She is the author of Dior and His
Decorators (Vendome Press, 2018).
Matthew Yokobosky is Senior Curator, Fashion and
Material Culture, at the Brooklyn Museum.
"This version contains much more detailed information that was not
exposed in the first telling, which is why the reader must read the
text rather than think this is just one more glorious coffee table
book featuring the creations of Maison Dior designed by all who
held the reins since day one." —NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS
"The Brooklyn Museum's upcoming Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
is one of the fall's most anticipated exhibitions, and this
catalogue is a perfect way to bring the show—which features more
than 200 haute couture garments in addition to sketches, videos,
photos, and other items—home with you." —TOWN COUNTRY
"It wouldn’t be a Rizzoli publication if weren’t illustrated with
outstanding illustrations and photographs, and these from artist
Katerina Jebb (shown) and the world’s most famous photographers do
indeed dazzle. . . The book concludes with a terrific portfolio of
photographs from America’s most celebrated masters—including
Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Bert Stern, Horst, Louise Dahl-Wolfe,
Annie Liebovitz and Deborah Turbeville—who captured celebrated
beauties, top models (from Dovima to Christy Turlington), famous
actresses (Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe, to name just two)
and rock stars (Rihanna) wearing Dior from the 1950s until
today." —MYLITTLEBIRD.COM
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