Dior: 60 Year Anniversary

This definitive anthology of one of the world’s foremost couture houses captures the feel of each era -- the grand ambiance, creativity, and an assortment of presentations, fashion shows, ateliers, and clients from every period: It’s all here. An added bonus: a list of the house’s 120 Haute Couture collections, including their launch dates, themes, and designers which are listed in the appendix.

On the occasion of its 60th anniversary, the House of Dior presents a monumental recounting of its history, imparted through its exceptional legacy: 150 of its most beautiful dresses. This magnificent 400-page book unveils beautiful Haute Couture dresses, captured with original photography and unique, insightful text which serve to annotate the influence of Chrisitan Dior and his successors, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, and John Galliano. The book also includes press reviews and photographs of celebrity models, from Suzy Parker to Kate Moss, each immortalized in Dior attire by renowned fashion photographers like Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, and Nick Knight.

This definitive anthology of one of the world s foremost couture houses captures the feel of each era -- the grand ambiance, creativity, and an assortment of presentations, fashion shows, ateliers, and clients from every period: It s all here. An added bonus: a list of the house s 120 Haute Couture collections, including their launch dates, themes, and designers which are listed in the appendix.