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Synopsis
Chronicles the rise to fame of the world-renowned designer, beginning in 1947 with the introduction of his "New Look," the reestablishment of Paris as the center of the fashion world as a result, and his continuing influence on fashion today.
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First published in 1993 in France, this English translation of Marie-France Pochna's biography of Christian Dior appears in time for the 50th anniversary of Dior's debut in the world of fashion and coincides with a retrospective of Dior's design work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As a biography of the designer, Pochna's book is complete and telling, perhaps not swept up high enough in the airy realms of fashion to please devoted couture mavens but highly informative and interesting for general readers interested in Dior and his impact on the fashion industry. The business of fashion rather than the artistry of Dior's designs is where Pochna directs much of her attention. After all, the marketing and branding that Dior helped initiate was innovative, so discussions of licensing agreements and the development of designer accessories, along with Dior's youthful development and inspirations, blend into a provocative profile of this fashion great.
About the Author
Marie-France Pochna is a biographer and ghost writer specializing in the worlds of industrialists as well as high fashion. Her previous books include biographies of the Italian magnate Gianni Agnelli and the fashion designer Nina Ricci. She divides her time between Paris and New York.
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- PublisherArcade Publishing
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 1559703407
- ISBN 13 9781559703406
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages320
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