Little Book of Dior

One of the most compelling tales of twentieth-century fashion is Christian Dior’s spectacular rise to the top of Parisian haute couture. Dior was an art gallery owner with a modern vision. His first collection created the “new look” silhouette and changed how women dressed, looked, and felt about themselves. The tailoring and intricate embellishment techniques of the French fashion house were combined with a contemporary sensibility in the distinctive style of the House of Dior. Even though Dior only led the company for a decade, it has thrived under the creative direction of some of fashion’s most storied names. Presently, Maria Grazia Chiuri steers the brand as it remains consistent with its identity―of extravagance, gentility, show, and what Christian Dior called “the total look,” from pieces of clothing to aroma and shoes. The Little Book of Dior tells the story of Christian Dior’s early life, the beginning of the brand, the couture collections’ triumphs on the catwalk and red carpet, and the journey the brand took after its founder’s death.