Icon-Icon Opinion: What did a Dior fashion show look like in the 1950s? How did John Galliano romanticize and narrate the iconic turning point of the house in the 90s? For the first time ever, this book collects all of Dior’s haute couture collections, including the ready-to-wear collections after the arrival of John Galliano – and it is an indispensable bible for all fashion aficionados. Of all the great Parisian couture houses, Dior is perhaps the most famous and prestigious in the world, embodying Christian Dior’s sublime vision of femininity, which Saint Laurent elaborated and evolved into the beginning of the tumultuous decade of the 1960s. Carefully conserved in the world’s great museums and institutions, these fashion treasures have been photographed and exclusively compiled for this indispensable collection. From 1958 to the autumn-winter 1960 collection, the young prodigy produced some of the most emblematic haute couture creations of the renowned house, from the Trapeze silhouette to the famous beatnik collection… which led to his dismissal from the management of Dior!ĭescription : Dior by Yves Saint Laurent is the second volume in an unprecedented series of books devoted to each designer of a couture house, the ultimate compendium of the most memorable haute couture creations conceived and handcrafted by the renowned house of Dior since its inception. En savoir +Īt the age of 21, Yves Saint Laurent took over the direction of the House of Dior after the tragic death of Christian Dior. With over 1,000 iconic photographs, this treasure trove of inspiration is an indispensable reference for fashion professionals and admirers of Yves Saint Laurent. It is a unique opportunity to follow from season to season the genius of the designer who revolutionized the wardrobe of the modern woman. This book brings together the enlightened contributions of Suzy Menkes, Jéromine Savignon, Olivier Flaviano and the Yves Saint Laurent Paris Museum, author of the texts presenting the collections and retrospectives. A tribute to the legendary designer, this book covers forty years of creation, from the iconic 1966 women’s tuxedo to dazzling art-inspired designs: Mondrian dresses, richly embroidered Van Gogh jackets, and Cubist capes, to name just a few, not to mention the famous “Opera-Ballet Russes” collection. This collection of runway photographs offers the first comprehensive look at all of Yves Saint Laurent’s haute couture collections, from the opening of his house in 1962 to his farewell in 2002. The complete haute couture collections, 1962-2002. Authors : Suzy Menkes, Olivier Flaviano, Jéromine Savignon

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