Dior by Dior. The Autobiography of Christian Dior

Dior by Dior. The Autobiography of Christian Dior
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Christian Dior. Translated by Antonia Fraser.

Weidenfeld and Nicolson. London. 1957. First English edition. Hardback; maroon cloth-bound boards, dust jacket. 218 pages. 30 hors-texte b&w photographs. English. 225 x 150mm. 0.45kg. . Near fine, in near fine dust jacket; some light spotting to edges; a couple of slight marks to jacket, not price-clipped; an excellent fresh copy.

The autobiography of Christian Dior, the couturier who revolutionised fashion in the 1940s with the 'New Look'. Dior focusses his writing on his years as a fashion designer and describes the internal workings of the House of Dior, providing a fascinating insight into the world of haute couture. He also talks about his early life and the artistic career that led to him opening his own fashion house. The book is divided into 4 parts - The Birth of Maison Christian Dior; From the Idea to the Dress; Inside a Couture House; The Adventure of My Life.

Price :  £150.00

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