The spectacular rise of Christian Dior to the upper echelons of the Parisian fashion world is a truly captivating story. An artist with a modern vision imbued with the traditions of French haute couture, in his first collection in 1947, Dior launched the New Look and brought about a real revolution.

The book presents the life and work of Christian Dior, the triumphs of haute couture collections on the runway and the red carpet, and the journey of the fashion house after his death. A very carefully selected collection of photographs combined with the text by fashion expert Karen Homer captures the journey of a brand that is known today as the ultimate in elegance, luxury, and femininity.