Famous for launching the landmark "New Look," Christian Dior's debut collection marked a sea change in women's fashion after World War II. Today, Dior is considered the archetype of the Parisian couture house. This book follows the designer from the '50s to the present, with engaging photography by Patrick Demarchelier.

Dior is one of the most revered names in fashion, the archetype of the Parisian couture house. Famous for launching the “New Look,” Christian Dior’s landmark first collection that marked a sea change in women’s dress after the Second World War, Dior is known today for its exquisite couture line of dramatic dresses. 

This book comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred incredible gowns from the entire era of Christian Dior haute couture, including dresses designed by Dior himself. All of the images were shot by Patrick Demarchelier, known for his exquisite fashion portraits that grace the pages of Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and many other magazines.

• Features portraits of more than 100 gowns from Christian Dior Haute Couture.
• Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier.
• Written by Ingrid Sischy.
• Hardcover, 250 pages.