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Little Book of Dior. Karen Homer. Hardcover.

Little Book of Dior. Karen Homer. Hardcover.

Celebrating Dior's floral inspirations in fashion and perfume, this unique volume features a portfolio of rose portraits by acclaimed fashion photographer Nick Knight. For Christian Dior, perfume was "a door opening into a hidden world." His first, Miss Dior, inspired by the lush gardens of his childhood home in Normandy, forged an inextricable link between his fashion and fragrance creations. Other scents were inspired by evenings in southern France, lit with fireflies and scented with jasmine. The rose bowers of his family home in Granville; his old mill country house; and the Château de la Colle Noire near Grasse-where jasmine, tuberose, and May roses reign supreme and are still cultivated-inspired Dior's most memorable creations. Flowers were also at the heart of Dior's fashion, from the women-flowers that inspired the late 1940s New Look to the swishing, blossom-like ball gowns embroidered with lavish floral motifs. They have inspired all of the designers who followed him at the House of Dior, from Yves St Laurent to John Galliano, and Raf Simons to Maria Grazia Chiuri. This extraordinary volume blooms with color and inspiration, and includes rose portraits by Nick Knight, previously unpublished archival documents, exquisite details of embroidery and fabrics, perfumes, fashion sketches, and sublime fashion photographs.

The essential book revealing how Christian Dior’s childhood at Villa Les Rhumbs in Granville shaped his creativity, his couture vision, and the iconic House of Dior. The family home in Granville, Normandy, was a haven where Christian Dior’s creative identity first began to unfold. In the 1910s and 1920s, he discovered a love of flowers and gardens in the villa’s grounds and was initiated into the world of art and fashion. The tranquil, nourishing atmosphere of the villa was enriched by the booming, optimistic climate of the Belle Époque, echoing in the entrepreneurial endeavors of the Dior family and in the town of Granville, which had become a fashionable seaside resort. Accompanying the exhibition at the Musée Christian Dior in Granville, this volume traces how Dior’s hometown became fertile ground for his talent and gave rise to the House of Dior. It showcases the links between his childhood garden and the floral-inspired designs; it examines how Granville’s social life—from summer fêtes to its carnival—fired his imagination for evening ball gowns; and shows how seaside fashion of the era influenced models like the Grain de sel suit or the Goélette ensemble. Featuring rare archives, photography by masters like Richard Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier, and Paolo Roversi, and emblematic creations by successive artistic directors, the book illuminates the origins of Dior and the visionary spirit that continues to guide the House today under creative director Jonathan Anderson.

The history of Dior as seen through the mythical Parisian address of 30, avenue Montaigne, home to the House’s headquarters and ateliers. Celebrating 30, avenue Montaigne, this sophisticated volume—published on the occasion of the House’s 75th anniversary in 2022—presents the public and unseen life of the iconic headquarters. Located in the heart of Paris’s posh Triangle d’Or; 30, avenue Montaigne has been linked to the House of Dior’s story since 1946. Christian Dior chose this hôtel particulier to establish his couture house and present his collections, including the inaugural 1947 fashion show that marked the New Look era’s debut. Since then, Christian Dior and his successors—from Yves Saint Laurent to Maria Grazia Chiuri—have designed and created all the House’s collections here. 30, avenue Montaigne is where the ateliers are still based, making it a fabled address of Parisian haute couture. With emblematic images of Christian Dior working in his design studio, fitting sessions, and backstage fashion shows; archival documents; and a breathtaking portfolio of Dior creations, readers will discover 30, avenue Montaigne’s spirit throughout the decades while heralding its future.

"Made in Paris" ist ein umfassender Ratgeber, der sich mit den ikonischen Modehäusern von Christian Dior und Yves Saint Laurent beschäftigt. Diese beiden Designer haben die Welt der Pariser Haute Couture massgeblich geprägt und ihre Geschichten sind untrennbar miteinander verbunden. Die Veröffentlichung bietet einen tiefen Einblick in die revolutionären Designs von Dior, die 1947 die Damenmode neu definierten, sowie in die kreative Vision von Yves Saint Laurent, der nach Diors Tod die Leitung übernahm. Durch über 200 beeindruckende Bilder und fundierte Texte wird die Entwicklung dieser beiden Modeikonen dokumentiert, die die Modewelt für immer verändert haben. "Made in Paris" ist nicht nur ein Ratgeber, sondern auch ein wertvolles Sammlerstück für Modebegeisterte und eine Hommage an die Kunst der Haute Couture.

"La vie dans une maison de campagne française" ist ein inspirierender Ratgeber von Cordelia de Castellane, der die Kunst der französischen Gastfreundschaft und Dekoration in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Die Autorin, bekannt für ihre Rolle als künstlerische Leiterin von Dior Home, teilt ihre persönlichen Einblicke und Geheimnisse für stilvolles Unterhalten und Einrichten. Das Buch ist in vier Jahreszeiten unterteilt, wobei jede Saison einzigartige Tipps für saisonale Tischdekorationen, Rezepte und Inneneinrichtungen bietet. Die Leser werden durch wunderschöne persönliche Archivfotos und exklusive Bilder von Cordelias eigenem Anwesen auf dem französischen Land in eine Welt voller Eleganz und Lebensfreude entführt. Dieses Werk ist nicht nur ein Leitfaden für besondere Anlässe, sondern auch eine Einladung, den französischen Lebensstil in den Alltag zu integrieren.

Emma Baxter-Wright hat Modejournalismus an der University of the Arts in London und an der UCA gelehrt. Sie hat zu vielen Publikationen beigetragen, darunter der New York Observer, Cosmopolitan und Marie Claire, und ist die Bestsellerautorin des Little Book of Chanel. Emma lebt in Gloucestershire, England. Karen Homer ist eine etablierte Modejournalistin, die als Modekolumnistin für The Times gearbeitet hat und zu Publikationen wie dem Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Elle, World of Interiors und Vogue beigetragen hat. Sie ist die Autorin des Little Book of Dior und Things a Woman Should Know About Style. Sie lebt in London. Laia Farran Graves ist Stylistin und Journalistin mit Schwerpunkt auf Mode und Schönheit und hat auch für Publikationen wie Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, Marie Claire und das Sunday Times Style Magazine gearbeitet. Laia lebt in London, England.

Emma Baxter-Wright has taught fashion journalism at the University of the Arts, London and UCA. She has contributed to many publications including the New York Observer, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, and is the bestselling author of Little Book of Chanel. Emma lives in Gloucestershire, England. Karen Homer is an established fashion journalist who worked as a fashion columnist for The Times and has contributed to the Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Elle, World of Interiors and Vogue. She is the author of Little Book of Dior and Things a Woman Should Know About Style. She lives in London. A stylist and journalist specializing in fashion and beauty, Laia Farran Graves has also worked for such publications as Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, Marie Claire and the Sunday Times Style magazine. Laia lives in London, England.

The epicentre of classic chic and the home of haute couture, Paris is the capital of elegance. From the iconic luxury of Chanel, Dior and Saint Laurent to the e_ortless sophistication of the typical Parisienne, the city's look is replicated the world over. Little Book of Paris Style is the beautifully illustrated guide to the enduring looks, designers and icons that embody the city of light.