Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior
A beautiful gift edition of the autobiography of famed fashion designer Christian Dior

Christian Dior (1905–1957) found fame with his first collection in 1947 when the "New Look" took the world by world by storm. This charming autobiography gives a fascinating insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment.

Originally published in English in 1957, with a translation by Antonia Fraser, this beautifully designed new edition features three updated plate sections, including iconic photographs of Dior creations by Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, and Horst P. Horst.
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Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior
A beautiful gift edition of the autobiography of famed fashion designer Christian Dior

Christian Dior (1905–1957) found fame with his first collection in 1947 when the "New Look" took the world by world by storm. This charming autobiography gives a fascinating insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment.

Originally published in English in 1957, with a translation by Antonia Fraser, this beautifully designed new edition features three updated plate sections, including iconic photographs of Dior creations by Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, and Horst P. Horst.
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Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior

Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior

Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior

Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior

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A beautiful gift edition of the autobiography of famed fashion designer Christian Dior

Christian Dior (1905–1957) found fame with his first collection in 1947 when the "New Look" took the world by world by storm. This charming autobiography gives a fascinating insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment.

Originally published in English in 1957, with a translation by Antonia Fraser, this beautifully designed new edition features three updated plate sections, including iconic photographs of Dior creations by Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, and Horst P. Horst.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781838510497
Publisher: V & A Publishing
Publication date: 04/22/2025
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.20(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

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.

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