Christian Dior

Dior was started in Paris by designer Christian Dior in 1946, and it has gone on to become one of the most respected names in fashion. Dior is particularly well known for its exquisite Parisian couture. Famous for launching the "New Look", Dior's first collection marked a change in women's dress following World War II. Other than haute couture, Dior also produces ready-to-wear, men's couture, accessories, and perfume.

Dior Couture comprises a portfolio of portraits of over one hundred haute couture gowns by Dior, including gowns by Christian Dior himself. It was photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, one of fashion's best known photographers, and written by Ingrid Sischy. It was published by Rizzoli in November 2011.

Dior Couture is featured in Edition: Rizzoli: Fashion

Spring-Summer 2011 Haute Couture collection. Photo by Patrick Demarchelier

Spring-Summer 2008, Haute Couture collection. Photo by Patrick Demarchelier

KO-KO-SAN suit, Spring-Summer 2007 Haute Couture collection. Photo by Patrick Demarchelier

Fall-Winter 2010 Haute Couture collection. Photo by Patrick Demarchelier

Fall-Winter 2004 Haute Couture collection. Photo by Patrick Demarchelier

Corset and France Dress from Fall-Winter 2005 Haute Couture collection, and Corset, Fall-Winter 2004 Haute Couture collection. Photo by Patrick Demarchelier

Aventure suit, Spring-Summer 1948 Haute Couture collection, "Envol line". Photo by Patrick Demarchelier