Inspirations Dior offers an exclusive and comprehensive look into one of the world’s most successful names in fashion.

Showcasing works of art, archival photographs of the gowns and of fashion shows, unpublished images specifically taken for this catalogue by Laziz Hamani, and sketches, this elaborately illustrated book also contains text from an impressive array of respected art and fashion experts-including Florence Müller, Edmonde Charles-Roux, Jacques Ranc, Vitali Michin, Irina Antonova, Bernard Arnault, John Galliano, Daniel Alcouffe, Stéphane Guégan, and Frédéric Bourdellier. Moving from 1947 to the present day, the book defines the roots of Dior style, showcasing the distinctive lines, materials, and shapes that have been loved throughout the decades.

The first section of the book, “Art and Fashion,” introduces the many aspects that make Dior unique, highlighting the corollaries between art, painting in particular, with the designs. Tracing themes and sources of inspiration, the second part of the book “The Waltz of Time” reveals how elements from the past–the French eighteenth century (a particularly significant era for Dior), the Belle Époque, Ancient Egypt, and more—have influenced the designs. Then, the global nature of Dior is explored, finding parallels with specific pieces in the art and culture of Spain, Russia, and Asia.

Audience: General – Perfect Coffee Table Book
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 360
Published: 1st December 2011
Publisher: Abrams
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 31.75 x 25.4  x 3.81
Weight (kg): 3.01