The Little Book of Dior, Homer Karen

Christian Diors spectacular rise to the upper echelons of Parisian haute couture is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. An art gallerist with a contemporary vision, Diors debut collection invented the new look silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped, and saw themselves. The House of Diors unique style blended the traditional, artisanal skills of the French fashion house--tailoring and intricate embellishment--with a modern sensibility. Dior himself helmed the company for only a decade, but it has flourished under the creative direction of some of the most storied names in fashion. Currently, Maria Grazia Chiuri steers the brand as it stays true to its identity--of opulence, femininity, drama, and what Christian Dior called the complete look, from garments to perfume and shoes. Little Book of Dior tells the story of Christian Diors early life, the brands inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the brands journey after the death of its founder.