Dior: A New Look a New Enterprise (1947-57) by Alexandra Palmer (English) Hardco

Description: Dior by Alexandra Palmer The story of Christian Diors New Look revolution, newly revised and updated to accompany the V&A exhibition, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 1947 Christian Dior rocked the fashion world with his New Look, which firmly secured the name of his house in the minds of the public and at the forefront of the industry. He drew on historical models of femininity and the unique skills of Parisian haute couture–as well as a myriad of suppliers–to produce stunning designs that caught the mood of optimism after the Second World War. Newly expanded and updated, this absorbing and beautiful book examines the seminal years of Christian Dior, 1947–57, from a truly international perspective. Author Biography Alexandra Palmer is the Nora E. Vaughan Senior Curator of Fashion and Textiles at the Royal Ontario Museum Table of Contents IntroductionChapter OneTHE EARLY YEARSChapter TwoA NEW HOUSE, A NEW FEMININITYChapter ThreeCOUTURE PIRACY, PROTECTION & LITIGATIONChapter FourTHE CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUEChapter FiveGLOBAL EXPANSION AND LICENCESChapter SixTHE CELEBRITY COUTURIER, DIPLOMAT AND ARBITER OF TASTEReferences 130 | Tables 136 | Chronology 138 | Dior at the V&A 139Select Bibliography 140 | Acknowledgements 141 | Index 142 Review a reminder ahead of the Dior exhibition opening at the V&A next week, that Brits can do luxury fashion too. -- Lisa Armstrong Promotional Newly expanded and updated, this absorbing and beautiful book examines the seminal years of Christian Dior, 1947–57, from a truly international perspective. Review Quote a reminder ahead of the Dior exhibition opening at the V&A next week, that Brits can do luxury fashion too. Promotional "Headline" Newly expanded and updated, this absorbing and beautiful book examines the seminal years of Christian Dior, 1947 o57, from a truly international perspective. Details ISBN185177985X Author Alexandra Palmer Pages 144 Publisher V & A Publishing Year 2019 ISBN-10 185177985X ISBN-13 9781851779857 Publication Date 2019-01-29 Format Hardcover Imprint V & A Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 746.92092 Illustrations 120 col and b/w Subtitle A New Look a New Enterprise (1947-57) Short Title Dior Language English UK Release Date 2019-01-29 NZ Release Date 2019-01-29 Edition Description Revised edition Audience General AU Release Date 2019-05-05 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125147455;

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