Little Book of Dior is the beautifully illustrated story of Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brand's journey after the death of its founder. Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian haute couture scene is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. An art gallerist with a contemporary vision, Dior's debut haute couture collection invented the 'new look' silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves. This richly illustrated entry in the stylish series tells the story of groundbreaking designer Christian Dior and the fashion house he founded. Perfume is the indispensable complement to the personality of a woman, the finishing touch on a dress.

All his models are refined down to the smallest details. In addition to hats, scarves, gloves and shoes, jewelry is also of great importance to the designer so that he can give a complete look to his clients. His clothes were designed to accentuate the curves that were there, and give the illusion of an hourglass figure to those who weren't naturally built that way.” After Christian Dior, the following creative directors such as Yves Saint Laurent, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, etc. also contribute to brand development. I honestly thought I wouldn’t enjoy this as much as fiction but I LOVED it. It was so interesting to learn about and here are some of my thoughts whilst reading :) Measure around the slimmest part of your natural waistline - above your navel and below your ribcage.The Little Book of Dior" by Karen Homer is a delightful exploration of the iconic fashion house, offering comprehensive glimpse into the world of Dior of timeless fashion. Karen’s writing captures the history and evolution of Dior, from its humble beginnings to its status as a global fashion powerhouse. She skillfully weaves together anecdotes, interviews, and historical insights. Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian haute couture scene is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. An art gallerist with a contemporary vision, Dior's debut haute couture collection invented the 'new look' silhouette and revolutionised the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves. The House of Dior's unique look blended the traditional, artisanal skills of the French fashion house - tailoring and intricate embellishment - with a modern sensibility. I recently discovered how much I love fashion, and I'm also a big fan of history so this book piqued my interest. I have read a good amount of historical non-fiction, and I was pretty disappointed by this book. Some things that stood out to me:

Non-Fiction Books» Arts & Entertainment» Design, Industrial & Commercial Arts, Illustration» Fashion & Textiles Design» History of Fashion brand name που κατάφεραν να δημιουργήσουν έχει φτάσει μέχρι και τις μέρες μας, παραμένοντας εξαιρετικά δυνατό, συνεχίζοντας να επηρεάζει όχι μόνο το καταναλωτικό κοινό, αλλά κι άλλους, σύγχρονους σχεδιαστές. Αλήθεια, όμως, πόσα γνωρίζουμε στην πραγματικότητα για τη ζωή και το έργο τους; Non-Fiction Books» Arts & Entertainment» Design, Industrial & Commercial Arts, Illustration» Individual Designers or Design Groups A biographical book about the life of Christian Dior, his fashion house and his clothes that emphasize feminine curves, highlighting the female body.návrhár plný ideálov Christian Dior práve otvoril svoj módny dom. Svet sa jeho prvej kolekcie nevedel dočkať. Keď potom modelky elegantne vykračovali sivými miestnosťami jeho salóna, všetci boli šokovaní. Saká v pánskom štýle s hranatými plecami a elegantné krátke sukne vojnových čias

I really enjoyed this book, I am not big on nonfiction books but I saw a small book about Dior and wanted to see what it was about.If you’d prefer to re-sell your PLT pieces rather than returning, simply head over to the PLT Marketplace App. nielen história, vznik a vývoj, ale tiež cesta k úspechu luxusných značiek, ktoré dnes patria medzi najobľúbenejšie. Výborný mix pútavého textu a dokonalého výberu fotografií.