Christian Dior

'The most important feature of my life - I would be both ungrateful and untruthful if I failed to acknowledge it immediately - has been my good luck; and I must also acknowledge my debt to the fortune-tellers who have predicted it.' Christian Dior (1905-1957) found fame with his first collection in 1947 when the 'New Look' took the world by world by storm. This charming autobiography gives a fascinating insight into the workings of the great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. First published in English in 1957, this updated translation features extra text from the original French edition, not before included in the English edition. Three plate sections include drawings by Dior, behind-the-scenes images from the atelier and stunning fashion photograph from Irving Penn, Horst P. Horst, Cecil Beaton and others.

Christian Dior (1905-1957) rocketed to fame with his first collection in 1947 when the "New Look" took the world by storm. This charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. It is also a unique portrait of classic Paris haute couture of the 1950s and offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Dior details his childhood in Granville, the family and friends closest to him, his most difficult years and sudden success, as well as his sources of inspiration and creative processes.

""Christian Dior And I"" is a memoir written by the legendary fashion designer Christian Dior. In this book, Dior provides an intimate account of his life and career, from his humble beginnings in Normandy to his rise to fame as one of the most influential designers of the 20th century. He shares his experiences of creating the iconic ""New Look"" in 1947, which revolutionized fashion and set the tone for the post-war era. Dior also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers, and his struggles with depression and addiction. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in fashion, art, or the history of design, and provides a unique insight into the mind of one of the greatest creative minds of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

'simplicity, good taste and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing and these do not cost money.' This fashion classic, written by the great couturier Christian Dior, has much to offer the modern reader with impeccable advice on timeless dressing for all ages and occasions with entries on everything from accent to zest via corduroy, grooming, scarves and veils. Handbag-sized, hardback and beautifully bound in grey cloth The Little Dictionary of Fashion is illustrated throughout with delightful photographs and drawings. It is truly the perfect gift for the style-conscious.

Christian Dior reveals the secrets of style in The Little Dictionary of Fashion, a charming, indispensable guide that covers everything from what to wear to a wedding and how to tie a scarf to how to walk with grace. These are timeless tips with something special for every woman. Christian Dior's taste, style, and expertise ensures every girl and woman will know the three fundamentals of fashion: simplicity, grooming, and good taste. This A to Z provides thoughtful advice and background on each topic. In "A" alone you will find advice about Accent, Accessories, Adaptation, Afternoon Frocks, Age, and more Some things never go out of style: beauty and style among them. Here you will find advice that is as useful today as it was when first put on paper by one of the greatest names in French fashion, the master designer himself. First published in the 1950s, and filled with timeless advice, this landmark edition was published for the Victoria and Albert Museum's Golden Age of Couture exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dior's "New Look," and illustrated with delightful photographs and drawings. This handbag-size classic is the perfect gift book for any style-conscious woman. "Much has been written about fashion, in all its aspects, but I do not think any couturier has ever before attempted to compile a dictionary on the subject. Of course, it would take volumes to cover the entire field of Fashion, but I have compiled a book which I think is neither too long, so that it becomes tedious, nor too short so that it seems insufficient. . . . I think it should be of great practical use to the women of today." --from the introduction

Proshlo bolee shestidesjati let so dnja osnovanija Doma mody "Kristian Dior", a ego vsemirnaja slava ne umolkaet. Butiki etoj firmy rassejany teper po vsemu svetu, i Rossija tozhe stala strastnoj pochitatelnitsej etoj marki. Velikij kutjure serediny KHKh veka byl avtorom i sozdatelem stilja utonchennoj zhenskoj elegantnosti poslevoennogo vremeni.O Diore izdano nemalo knig. Odnako otlichitelnoj chertoj knig serii "Memoires de la mode" javljaetsja rasskaz togo ili inogo vydajuschegosja personazha mira mody o sebe i svoem tvorchestve ot pervogo litsa.V etoj knige predstavleny vospominanija legendarnogo mastera: "Ja - kutjure", vpervye perevedennye na russkij jazyk, i "Kristian Dior i ja". Unikalnaja kollektsija originalnykh vintazhnykh fotografij v etom izdanii predstavlena istorikom mody Aleksandrom Vasilevym.Perevodchik: Brjandinskaja A. A.Redaktor: Komarova N. V.