- Order number: V122418
Dior by Yves Saint Laurent is the second installment in a series of books dedicated to the great couturiers, chronicling the most memorable haute couture creations by the renowned house of Dior since its inception. This unparalleled collection of fashion masterpieces, preserved in the world’s finest museums and institutions, has been exclusively compiled and photographed for this comprehensive volume.Of all the Parisian couture houses, Dior is the most celebrated and prestigious, embodying Christian Dior’s sublime vision of femininity, which Saint Laurent developed and advanced into the revolutionary 1960s. Laziz Hamani’s stunning photographs beautifully showcase Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic haute couture designs for the house of Dior, from the Trapèze silhouette of his debut Spring-Summer 1958 collection to the beatnik-inspired looks of Autumn-Winter 1960. Esteemed fashion journalist Laurence Benaïm recounts details and anecdotes about more than 30 selected pieces, offering profound insight into Saint Laurent’s inspirations, influences, and vision for the future of the house of Dior.
Laurence Benaïm is a journalist and writer known for her numerous works on fashion, including the definitive biography of Yves Saint Laurent, which has been reissued multiple times. She has also written about Dior, including Dior: La Révolution du New Look, and Femmes en Dior: Portraits d’élégance, as well as biographies of Marie-Laure de Noailles and Jean-Michel Frank.Laziz Hamani, a photographer who strives to create beautiful and meaningful images, has worked with many luxury brands and collaborated with Assouline Publishing on more than twenty titles. He is committed to showcasing the beauty and power of his subjects, from high jewelry to minimalist design, through his unique and simple approach.
New York Magazine
- Number of pages: 300
- Number of illustrations: over 200
- Language: English
- Released in: July 2017
- Size: W 29.79 x L 36.98 x H 4.78 cm
- Weight: 4.0 kg
- ISBN: 9781614285991
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