Dior by Dior

The autobiography of Christian Dior

Christian Dior, Antonia Fraser

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V & A Publishing
01 September 2018

Fashion & textiles: design; Biography; Autobiography: arts & entertainment

"Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the ""New Look"" took the world by storm. This charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. It is also a unique portrait of classic Paris haute couture of the 1950s and offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Dior details his childhood in Granville, the family and friends closest to him, his most difficult years and sudden success, as well as his sources of inspiration and creative processes."

By: Christian Dior
Translated by: Antonia Fraser
Imprint: V & A Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Reprint
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 250g
ISBN: 9781851779789
ISBN 10: 1851779787
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Prologue: The Two Christian Diors Part One: The Birth of Maison Christian Dior One: The Reluctant Couturier Two: A House of One's Own Three: The New Look Four: An Innocent Abroad in the U.S.A Part Two: From the Idea to the Dress Five: The Idea Six: From the 'Toile' to the Dress Seven: The Birth of the Collection Eight: The Dress Rehearsal Nine: The Eve of the Battle Ten: The Showing of the Collection Eleven: The Romance of Clothes Part Three: Inside a Couture House Twelve: The Mannequins Thirteen: The Clients Fourteen: Domestic Expansion Fifteen: Paris to New York and Back Again Sixteen: Christian Dior-London Part Four: The Adventure of My Life Seventeen: My Early Years Eighteen: Friendships and Frustrations Nineteen: Portrait of Myself

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.

Reviews for Dior by Dior: The autobiography of Christian Dior

A fascinating insight into the iconic design house -- Hello Magazine an excellent primary source...and invaluable addition to fashion history literature -- Caroleen Molenaar, Journal of Dress History, Vol. 4, Issue. 3, Autumn 2020 This intimate autobiography allows us to discover the man behind the creative genius acclaimed internationally. Eleanora Dal Bosco, 1 Granary, January 3rd 2022