Christian Dior

Christian Dior

by Florence Müller, Nicholas Alan Cope, Sally Laruelle, Lisa Davidson

Book 773 of Connaissance des arts Numéro hors série --

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"Christian Dior's first collection in 1947 heralded the birth of a new fashion silhouette for women. Here, seventy of the most memorable looks created by Christian Dior and his successors - Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons, and Maria Grazia Chiuri - have been specially selected and photographed in intimate detail. This essential volume also features those designs in original sketches, runway shots, and fashion shoots by the world's greatest fashion photographers, including Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, William Klein, and Helmut Newton. Exploring the classic elements of Dior in depth, the book covers the concept of line and architecture in fashion; the influence of history and art; the use of color; gardens and landscapes as sources of inspiration.Exhibition: Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, France (05.07.2017 - 07.01.2018)".

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    How does Christian Dior’s 1947 "New Look" reflect the socio-cultural desire for renewal and optimism in the post-WWII era, and in what ways does fashion historically act as a barometer for societal shifts?

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    The book highlights how Dior’s successors—from Yves Saint Laurent to Maria Grazia Chiuri—each interpreted the brand's legacy differently; which designer's aesthetic do you feel was the most successful evolution of the original Dior vision?

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    Dior drew heavily on architecture, art, history, and nature for inspiration; how do these diverse influences elevate fashion from mere clothing into a recognized form of high art?

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