Monday, November 1, 2010

American Dior

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"With the introduction of the New Look, Dior quickly became American fashion’s ultimate agent provocateur, playing on the country’s appetite for newness and for French savoir-faire," according to a new book debuting this week from Assouline.

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"Christian Dior lived the American dream. From the first time he set foot in New York, the legendary designer had a special relationship with the United States, and he may even be more important in America than in France."

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"In one gesture, he had given women a whole new shape. Dior’s long, voluminous skirts were more extravagant and feminine than anything seen in fashion for decades."
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Compared to the upcoming Taschen tomes, this one is a relative bargain at $70.

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American Dior
By Kate Betts
Hardcover, Jacket / 11.5 x 14.5"

3 comments:

Tonia said...

I love the Dior New Look! The museum at his childhood home is the stuff dreams are made of: full of the most chic and elegant creations. Such a shame I had to fall down the stairs - ruined the effect!

B. Inspired. said...

Love Dior!

Unknown said...

Interesting to see things behind the scenes. Fashion photography is just magical, and Dior's dresses in these photos is no exception!